Acne

Transgender and cisgender patients presenting with acne face differences in acne treatment and prescribing patterns.

Dawn Eichenfield and Guy Webster discuss considerations relating to treating their patients with clascoterone cream 1%.

Experts in dermatology provide insight into their dosing techniques and how to approach treatment in pediatric and student athlete patients.

Drs Dawn Eichenfield and Guy Webster review their considerations when managing patients with acne, highlighting the need to treat all pathogenic of this condition and properly counseling patients about treatment options.

In part 2 of this Frontline Forum series, Joshua Zeichner, MD, FAAD; Hilary Baldwin, MD; Zoe Diana Draelos, MD; Aaron S. Farberg, MD, FAAD; and Leon H. Kircik, MD, discuss the main pillars of acne and topical treatments available for patients with acne.

Dr Lawrence F. Eichenfield provides his insight into treating acne as a chronic condition and the importance of personalizing a treatment regimen.

Can dietary modifications really improve dermatological conditions?

Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD, shares his perspectives on the management of acne vulgaris highlighting key topics that were covered in a panel discussion held at Maui Derm 2023.

Data published in Nucleic Acids Research builds on previous studies investigating the benefits of sarecycline for acne vulgaris compared to other antibiotics.

Study investigators evaluated the blood-brain barrier penetrance and lipophilicity of the narrow-spectrum, third-generation tetracycline-class oral antibiotic used for acne treatment.

In part 1 of this Frontline Forum series, Joshua Zeichner, MD, FAAD; Hilary Baldwin, MD; Zoe Diana Draelos, MD; Aaron S. Farberg, MD, FAAD; and Leon H. Kircik, MD, discuss the main pillars of acne and topical treatments available for patients with acne.

Researchers conducted a pooled data analysis using previous study data to determine the cream’s efficacy in patients ages 12 and up.

Emmy Graber, MD, MBA, covered it all in her Winter Clinical Miami talk, offering take-home pearls via patient case studies.

Hilary Baldwin, MD, shares treatment updates and recommendations for acne and rosacea at South Beach Symposium.

A new study also explores why the incidence of acne vulgaris is higher in girls than boys.

Experts at Maui Derm Hawaii offer the latest findings and research in treating acne vulgaris in adolescents.

A poster presentation from Winter Clinical Hawaii evaluated the impact of acne vulgaris on emotional and social functioning among pediatric patients.

Dr Joshua Zeichner reviews the mechanism of action of Isotretinoin and highlights utilization requirements in patients prescribed this treatment.

Joshua Zeichner, MD, shares his insight into some causes of acne and the utility of clascoterone cream 1% combat this condition.

An expert in acne management provide his opinion on the differences between generic vs brand acne treatments and shares his thoughts on the utilization of available isotretinoin formulations.

Aaron Farberg, M.D discusses some common acne causes, highlighting the role of stress, diet, and androgen receptors for this condition.

Dr Aaron Farberg shares his recommendations for discussing acne treatment options with patients and provides insight on setting and managing patients’ goals and expectations.

Dr Leon Kircik, comments on the impact the multiple formulations of isotretinoin had on acne care; and highlights the efficacy differences between generic vs brand formulations.

Leon Kircik, M.D., discusses the indication of isotretinoin for use in patients suffering from acne, highlighting the difference between high and low dose administration needs.

An expert in acne management shares her insight into the patient characteristics a provider needs to consider when assessing the risk/benefit of a therapeutic agent for the management of acne.