After the FDA issued warnings on IGBs, some companies stopped selling them
Side effects are one reason, but cost, access, expectations, other health changes, and personal preference can also matter
This is probably because the age group getting acne is different to the age group who are required to go on these drugs. In a brief report published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology last month, researchers explored the link between acne vulgaris and medications like semaglutide, liraglutide and tirzepatide, which are approved for weight loss in people who are obese but not diabetic
The dosing protocols differ significantly between the two medications, with tirzepatide starting at 2.5 mg weekly and potentially escalating to 15 mg based on tolerance and response
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