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“I Wish I Tried It Sooner”: Esteban’s Isoclear Experience

“I Wish I Tried It Sooner”: Esteban’s Isoclear Experience

Written by Erika Morrison

Struggling with acne since age 20? Esteban tried everything, from big-name acne brands to products seen on social media, before turning to Isoclear, a prescription topical isotretinoin system from Clear .....

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Oral Accutane vs. Isoclear (Topical Isotretinoin)

Written by Michael Chang

If you’ve followed Clear Health for any amount of time, you probably know that we started with Accutane. There’s a reason for that. I struggled with acne myself, tried .....

Accutane Isoclear

Can You Wear Makeup on Accutane?

Written by Erika Morrison

Starting isotretinoin (or Accutane) often brings a very practical question: can I still wear makeup? Between dry skin, chapped lips, and the urge to cover breakouts or redness, it’s a .....

Accutane Acne

Here’s what you don’t need to do when starting Isoclear (& what you still need to do)

Written by Erika Morrison

For a lot of people, the hardest part of oral isotretinoin (also known as Accutane) isn’t the medication. It’s the process around it: enrollment in a federal program, monthly pregnancy .....

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Can You Get a Tattoo or Piercing While on Accutane?

Written by Erika Morrison

You finally booked the tattoo appointment you've been putting off, or you're eyeing a new piercing, and then you remember you're in the middle of Accutane. Is it actually a .....

Accutane Acne

Prescription Topicals vs. Over-the-Counter Acne Products: Which Is Right for You?

Written by Erika Morrison

Walk down any drugstore skincare aisle and you'll find dozens of products promising clearer skin. Yet plenty of people still end up in a dermatologist's office asking for something stronger. .....

Acne Acne Medications

Tranexamic Acid for Skin: Can It Really Fade Dark Spots?

Written by Erika Morrison

If you've spent any time researching how to fade dark spots, melasma, or lingering marks from old breakouts, you've probably come across tranexamic acid. It's shown up in serums, dermatologist .....

Hyperpigmentation Isoclear

What to Expect When You Start Isoclear™ Topical Isotretinoin

Written by Erika Morrison

Starting a new acne treatment can come with plenty of questions: How often should you apply it? Will your skin become dry? When might you begin seeing results?

Accutane Isoclear

Rethinking Acne Treatment: Microdosing Isotretinoin and a New Topical Approach

Written by Erika Morrison

Acne treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Some people need an intensive course of treatment for severe acne. Others are looking for a more gradual approach that fits into their daily lives. .....

Acne Medications Low Dose Accutane

Accutane and Fertility: Can Isotretinoin Make You Infertile?

Written by Erika Morrison

If you are thinking about Accutane treatment, you may have questions about your future fertility. Does Accutane cause infertility? Can Accutane affect sperm production or ovarian reserve?

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