I’m a researcher, not a clinician — so where my information comes from is everything. Every clinical claim on TipsForAcne.com is traced to one of the sources below, and linked in the article so you can check it yourself.
Every clinical claim here is traced to
American Academy of Dermatology
US clinical guidelines of care for acne vulgaris, plus patient-facing guidance on treatments and skin care.
Cochrane Library
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses with formal certainty-of-evidence ratings — my go-to for “does this actually work?”
NICE (UK)
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guideline on acne vulgaris management (NG198).
NIH — NIAMS
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: what acne is, causes, and treatment overview.
MedlinePlus
The NIH National Library of Medicine’s consumer health reference, including drug information for common acne ingredients.
U.S. FDA
Drug labeling, over-the-counter acne drug monographs, and safety communications (for example, on benzoyl peroxide and isotretinoin).
PubMed
The index of biomedical literature I use to find and link the underlying trials and reviews.
British Association of Dermatologists
UK dermatology guidance and patient information leaflets.
What I don’t count as evidence
- Brand marketing, product pages, or “clinically proven” claims without a published study behind them.
- Other blogs and content sites — including well-meaning ones.
- Social media posts, influencer routines, and before-and-after photos.
- Single small studies presented as settled science.
Medical review
No article on TipsForAcne.com has been reviewed by a clinician, and none claims to have been.
I think that’s better stated plainly than disguised. You won’t find a generic “medically reviewed by our expert team” badge here. If a board-certified dermatologist or other licensed professional ever reviews an article, it will show their name, credentials, and what they checked — and they’ll be listed on this page.
Are you a dermatologist or licensed skin-care professional?
If you’d be willing to review articles for accuracy — and be named for it — I’d love to hear from you. Get in touch.
Medical disclaimer: Content on TipsForAcne.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a board-certified dermatologist or other qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition.