Acne

Microneedles successfully penetrated simulated skin barriers, suggesting their effectiveness in reaching sebaceous glands.

Nearly all patients saw improvements in small, medium, and large depressions on the cheeks and temples with just a singular treatment session.

The therapy, which combines clindamycin phosphate, adapalene, and benzoyl peroxide, was effective for Hispanic patients with moderate to severe lesions.

Xyngari showed promise as the first once-weekly topical acne treatment, achieving strong phase 3 results with significant efficacy and safety.

Patients observed a 56% reduction in lesions after 56 days of treatment with only mild adverse events.

Cryo-EM reveals molecular mechanisms of clindamycin resistance in Cutibacterium acnes, highlighting key mutations affecting antibiotic binding.

Red meat, chocolate, milk, and foods with a high glycemic index may impact the presence of acne in patients.

A majority of patients noticed improvement in hyperpigmentation spots, skin texture and evenness after 12 weeks of use.

Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, reviewed the evolving role of antibiotics, emphasizing antibiotic stewardship, the gut-skin connection, and the importance of narrow-spectrum antibiotics at AAD 2025.

The agency shared details of additional voluntary recalls and its plans to release full results of its independent testing in the coming months.

Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, discussed how to interpret recent benzene research as clinicians await regulatory guidance for benzoyl peroxide.

Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, explains what comes next for clinicians and patients live at AAD 2025.

The recall includes L'Oréal's Effaclar Duo product. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day.

Published in JID, the study analyzes data from the FDA’s FAERS database to examine cases of neoplasms—including skin and breast cancers—potentially associated with benzoyl peroxide use.

Experts discussed laser and light-based therapies for acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, and inflammatory skin diseases.

A new qualitative analysis revealed which type of content on acne is trending on the social media platform and how clinicians should respond.

Barbieri et al evaluated product use, benzoyl peroxide concentration, days until expiration, and more.

The top videos under the hashtag, #spironolactone” had low scores on the mDISCERN and GQS scales, according to Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, senior author of the study.

Compliance with acne medications remains a challenge, but timely intervention can prevent severe skin damage.

According to Silverberg, emotional resilience, social support, and purposeful activities help adolescents cope with acne-related stress.

This review of the latest dermatologic studies includes insights into the efficacy of nutraceuticals in noncystic acne, the role of antimicrobial peptides in the skin barrier, and more.

Patients saw improvement in hydration, sebum, erythema, and scarring after just 3 treatment sessions.

As a part of his presentation at Winter Clinical Miami, Del Rosso discussed new and emerging therapies for acne vulgaris.

Although HA and other methods are safe, more reliable data is needed to determine which is most effective.

The addition of a dermocosmetic cleanser and moisturizer also lessened the adverse events commonly associated with retinoid use.