In recent years the California pharmacy board has disciplined compounding pharmacies that continued to make and sell those substances even though doing so has never been against the law, according to compounding pharmacists, and the administrative law judges who have taken their side in disputes with the state board
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Tips: Avoid foaming cleansers and alcohol-based toners Use non-comedogenic, pH-balanced moisturizers Consider topical zinc, niacinamide, green tea extract Functional Medicine Testing for Acne Patients A comprehensive acne workup may include: Integrative Acne Treatment Timeline Month 12: Begin gut and hormone support Identify and remove food/environmental triggers Start peptides or key anti-inflammatory supplements Month 34: Optimize detox and blood sugar Reintroduce clean skincare Monitor symptom response and retest if needed Month 5+: Shift to maintenance Support microbiome and hormonal rhythm Consider peptides for immune support or scar repair When Medications Make Sense In some cases, medications may be helpful alongside a functional approach: Spironolactone : For androgen-driven acne Metformin : For PCOS with insulin resistance Topical retinoids : To prevent pore clogging Isotretinoin : For severe cystic acne unresponsive to all other therapies Functional providers will always aim to minimize long-term pharmaceutical reliance , but occasionally integrate them strategically
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