Dear Pharmacist: Zap zits without drugs
Photo credit: IStock | Natural remedies may help clear up acne.
Dear Pharmacist: My teenage son's dermatologist suggested Accutane (isotretinoin) for acne. I looked it up on the Internet and it scared me. Can you suggest some alternatives? -- B.A., Orlando, Fla.
Any teenager dealing with acne has my compassion. It's such a difficult age, when they're trying so desperately to be attractive to peers. Your reservations about isotretinoin are spot-on....