Acne

Andrea Zaenglein, MD, discussed the role of patient counseling and addressing "hormone phobia" in young patients treated with hormonal therapies for acne in her SPD 2024 session.

Some patients may be looking for alternatives to BPO, questioning its safety.

With the latest advancements in dermatology, there is a great range of treatments available to address the various types of acne scarring.

Researchers found that the hemp derivative addressed multiple facets of acne pathophysiology and improved acne scarring overall.

A retrospective review found that sarecycline, a narrow-spectrum tetracycline, may be beneficial for patients with POD.

Patients with acne scarring who received concurrent therapy with isotretinoin and fractional radiofrequency achieved significant reductions in acne scar volume.

Although acne is common for most people to experience in their lifetime, it is important to individualize treatment and provide appropriate care when working with a diverse patient base.

The organization is highlighting stories and resources during Acne Awareness Month through the power of social media.

Supplementation with RGLE led to clinically significant improvements in patients with acne vulgaris, according to a study.

A new acne-specific HRQoL questionnaire developed in Europe could help to create more comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.

Acinonyx Bio's topical cream, ACX, targets Propionibacterium acnes.

Authors of a recent review concluded that combining various therapies holds promise in the treatment of acne scarring.

The awarded grant will span a total of 3 years.

Aaron Farberg, MD, discusses the low-dose, affordable Accutane treatment and Clear Health’s mission to improve patient access to affordable acne therapies.

From our April cover feature: Take an in-depth look at the basis of Valisure's benzene testing methods and practical recommendations for clinicians from Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD.

Mona Gohara, MD, explained the importance of the products' impact on the skin barrier.

Over 50% of women in their 20s and over 35% of women aged 30 to 39 years struggle with adult female cystic acne.

The statement said the petition came as a surprise to many ahead of AAD, and delves into the data complexity and patient considerations.

In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc dives into the efficacy and adverse effects of generic vitamin A to treat acne.

On March 6, 2024, Valisure, an independent testing laboratory, found high levels of benzene when BPO products were incubated at 37°C, 50°C, and 70°C.

Tween skin care has become a rising trend across social media platforms such as TikTok, and dermatology clinicians are becoming increasingly concerned about misinformation.

Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, presented updates and new data on the recent news of benzene found in benzoyl peroxide products.

Naiem Issa, MD, PhD, emphasized the importance of increased awareness regarding antibiotic stewardship among dermatologists, as well as the recently updated acne guidelines.

Gallo presented pearls on the pathophysiology of acne and how newer studies have changed acne treatment methodologies at AAD 2024.

The American Acne and Rosacea Society welcomed Del Rosso as its new president and he shared key takeaways from his AAD sessions.

Niacinamide is a versatile skincare ingredient that effectively targets acne, age-related issues, hyperpigmentation, and atopic dermatitis, writes Anjeza Fero, PharmD, RPh.

High levels of the chemical benzene, which has been linked to cancer, were detected in numerous consumer acne products, including from major brands such as Proactiv, Clinique, and more.

In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc discusses dangerous skin care marketing to watch out for.

Despite its black box warning, isotretinoin does not appear to increase the risk of suicide in acne patients, a finding investigators say is reassuring in their latest research.

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