More common side effects of Accutane include lip inflammation and drying of skin and mucous membranes, skin peeling on eyelids and dry nasal passages.

FDA's experts say it's a balancing act. The value of Accutane is clear, but when it comes to even one report of death--whether it's suicide, miscarriage, or some other cause--FDA must make choices that will best protect public's health.

One alternative to lotions, medications and peels for acne is called a blue light laser which looks like a sun lamp and pointed toward acne-infested area for a little over 15 minutes. It’s warm but not uncomfortable and eyes are protected from light. The treatment is used twice a week for four weeks and costs slightly over $100. The light goes through skin to kill bacteria.

Some pointers on skin care:

Cleansing skin once in morning and once before bedtime is really all you need to remove dirt and dead skin cells that may clog pores. Washing too often will dry skin and cause irritation.

Squeezing pimples does more harm than good causing more inflammation, redness and also leads to scarring.

When buying products such as cleansers, moisturizers, make-up, etc., make a habit of reading labels and look for “oil free” or “non-comedogenic” on those you buy.

As you’ve probably experienced before…the sun is very good at drying up acne for a short time but it doesn’t last and will definitely lead to wrinkles. Make sure you have at least a 30 SPF sunscreen when in sun

Although food does not cause acne, it’s still a good idea to maintain a proper diet to give your skin all nutrients that it needs to help maintain its healthy glow.

Fresh vegetables and fruits are a must along with complex carbohydrates such as whole grains and rice. And old standby of drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day will keep skin hydrated. A good way to get all fruits and vegetables you need is to buy a really good juicer and drink several glasses a day.

A good probiotic multivitamin and antioxidants such as Green Tea will go a long way to keeping your skin healthy looking.

In order to completely eliminate acne there is still considerable knowledge yet unknown about skin and what goes on underneath.

But one thing you can be sure of…many phases of research on skin and its problems are going on all time and will eventually lead to a more effective treatment and possibly a complete cure.

What should you do if you notice mould growing in your house or office? Do not panic! Seek professional advice. Not all moulds are dangerous to health, but no mould should be allowed to grow in our dwellings. Also health effects of indoor moulds depend on amount of mould one has been exposed to, length of time of exposure, types of moulds present and individual’s resistance. Therefore, presence of mould does not necessarily mean occupants have been exposed.

Which are most dangerous moulds? People have come to believe that black moulds are most dangerous. The truth is, colour does not determine whether a mould is of health concern or not. To know whether a mould is dangerous or not requires mould to be identified by a qualified mycologist.