The mother of a teenage girl who died by suicide after she was prescribed a drug to treat acne has warned other families of the dangers associated with it. Helen Wright spoke out after a coroner ruled ...

Roaccutane is often described as a 'miracle cure' for its ability to clear up spots – four out of five people who use capsules containing the stuff have clear skin after four months, according to the ...

While the skin positivity movement has seen more and more women embrace their acne, for some women, spots can still be a huge source of discomfort and despair. This is where acne control medication ...

Roaccutane is used by about 30,000 people in the UK each year to effectively treat spots and acne, but it is known for a few nasty side effects. Acne can cause poor mental health and seriously impact ...

A 22-year-old civil servant has branded the controversial acne drug Roaccutane that has led some patients to suicide a 'miracle' after it made his spots vanish. Henry Wadsworth, of Maulden, ...

An acne drug may have contributed to the death of a 16-year-old student, an inquest has heard. Jack Bowlby was found dead in his room at Cheltenham College on 12 October. Gloucester Coroner's Court ...

A powerful acne drug has this year been linked to ten suicides which is the highest since records began, figures show. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency statistics show 12 deaths ...

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Roaccutane is used by about 30,000 people in the UK each year to effectively treat spots and acne, but it is known for a few nasty side effects. Acne can cause poor mental health and seriously impact ...