Articles

A study in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology gathered a panel of skin of color experts to examine acne treatment in patients with skin of color. 

Racial and Ethnic Variation in Acne

Nasal papules that are histologically indistinguishable from angiofibroma may be a sequela of acne. 

Nasal Papules Linked to Acne 

IDP-126, an acne vulgaris treatment for patients ages 9 and older, met all of its endpoints in a 12-week phase 3 study. 

IDP-126 Meets Endpoints in Second Phase 3 Study

American Academy of Dermatology’s updated guidelines on acne will cover dermatology’s hottest issues, from dosing and monitoring established medications to exploring new antibiotics and addressing antibiotic stewardship. 

AAD Tackles Tough Issues in Upcoming Acne Update 

Emmy Graber, MD, presented the updates in acne and rosacea treatments at the SCALE Acne and Rosacea update on June 9, 2021. 

What’s New in Acne and Rosacea for 2021?

Study results reveal that nanosecond pulsed electric field therapy alters the C. acnes biofilm to enable better treatment penetration. 

Nanosecond Pulsed Electric Field Therapy for Antibiotic Resistance?

More than 90% of respondents to a recent survey expressed concern about acne’s effect on their adolescent’s mental health and social life.

Parents Worries About Severe Acne’s Impact on Teens

John Jesitus is a medical writer based in Westminster, CO.

Creating an effective treatment regimen  for adult females with acne requires a holistic approach that considers the physical and psychological aspects of the world’s most common skin condition. 

QOL, Antiandrogens Impact Adult Female Acne Care 

The SaltFacial achieves promising results in treating multiple skin conditions.  

New Alternative for Skin Aesthetics

Dermatologists are divided over concerns of spironolactone being underused in women and patients taking isotretinoin being overmonitored. 