The 2026 Acne Treatment Landscape: Prescription, OTC, and Adjunctive Therapies
Managing acne effectively requires a nuanced approach that combines cutting-edge innovations with tried-and-true clinical strategies. In a recent presentation at the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD—Medical Director of The Acne Treatment and Research Center and Clinical Associate Professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center—shared her clinical expertise on m …
Managing acne effectively requires a nuanced approach that combines cutting-edge innovations with tried-and-true clinical strategies. In a recent presentation at the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD—Medical Director of The Acne Treatment and Research Center and Clinical Associate Professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center—shared her clinical expertise on m … Continue reading "The 2026 Acne Treatment Landscape: Prescription, OTC, and Adjunctive Therapies"
Topical and systemic medications are mainstays of acne treatment, targeting excess oil, clogged pores, bacteria, and inflammation. An original article published in the June Journal of Drugs in Dermatology calls for research on an adjunct acne treatment modality that addresses an unusual target: psychological stress. The authors contend psychological stress can influence acne, and psychotherapeutic … 
Cabtreo is the first FDA-approved fixed-dose triple-combination topical treatment for acne vulgaris, pairing a lincosamide antibiotic (clindamycin), a synthetic retinoid (adapalene), and a keratolytic oxidizing agent (benzoyl peroxide) into a single once-daily gel. This formulation targets several pillars of acne pathogenesis simultaneously: cutaneous C. acnes proliferation, abnormal keratinizatio … 
Pigmentary sequelae from acne flares can be more distressing to patients than acne itself, according to Brooklyn, N.Y., dermatologist Dr. Hilary Baldwin. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Baldwin, who shares how her treatment approach has changed over the years. Find out if dermatology clinicians should take an acne-first approach or treat hyperpigmenta … 
Chemical peels are a valuable yet underutilized treatment in dermatology, providing consistent clinical outcomes and high patient satisfaction at low overhead cost. During the 2024 Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Seaver Soon, a Mohs micrographic surgeon and cosmetic dermatologist from San Diego, shared his expertise on superficial and medium-depth chemical peels, highlighting their te …