Acne

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In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews fungal acne and his recommended treatment strategy.

Yale School of Medicine researchers found tetracycline-class antibiotics were the most prescribed acne treatment for adult female patients between 2002 and 2016.

While some resistance was noted against azithromycin, clindamycin, and erythromycin, they were not statistically significant.

Dermatologists will debunk incorrect information found online and educate content creators.

Treatments using lasers and microneedling for acne and acne scarring have grown in recent years, offering patients more options.

A panel of 9 dermatologists met and created 5 statements regarding the role of ceramide-containing skin care products in reducing skin barrier dysfunction related to acne treatments.

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Catch up on acne vulgaris treatment pearls from Dermatology Times’ most recent Frontline Forum series, featuring James Del Rosso, DO; Hilary Baldwin, MD; Neal Bhatia, MD; Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD; and Leon Kircik, MD.

Learn more about the in-depth topics covered in the August 2023 Frontline Forum acne vulgaris supplement of Dermatology Times.

In the final part of this Frontline Forum series, James Del Rosso, DO; Hilary Baldwin, MD; Neal Bhatia, MD; Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD; and Leon Kircik, MD, discuss the use of clascoterone cream 1%, differences in isotretinoin formulations, targeting sebum production, acne guidelines for patient care, and more.

In part 3 of this Frontline Forum series, James Del Rosso, DO; Hilary Baldwin, MD; Neal Bhatia, MD; Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD; and Leon Kircik, MD, discuss the use of clascoterone cream 1%, differences in isotretinoin formulations, targeting sebum production, acne guidelines for patient care, and more.

ABO blood type appeared to be a factor in severity of acne vulgaris.

In part 2 of this Frontline Forum series, James Del Rosso, DO; Hilary Baldwin, MD; Neal Bhatia, MD; Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD; and Leon Kircik, MD, discuss the use of clascoterone cream 1%, differences in isotretinoin formulations, targeting sebum production, acne guidelines for patient care, and more.

In part 1 of this Frontline Forum series, James Del Rosso, DO; Hilary Baldwin, MD; Neal Bhatia, MD; Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD; and Leon Kircik, MD, discuss the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris, the use of clascoterone cream 1%, differences in isotretinoin formulations, targeting sebum production, acne guidelines for patient care, and more.

With hormonal fluctuations, constantly changing schedules, and various afterschool activities, addressing the specific needs of teenage skin becomes essential to promote a lifetime of proper skin care practices.

The fractional picosecond laser had a lower incidence of adverse events compared to fractional lasers.

Researchers found that lipid profile levels were higher in patients with acne vulgaris compared to otherwise healthy patients.

In a recent study, authors argue that psychosocial impacts should be at the forefront of the discussion in acne scarring, noting that psychopharmacological management may be necessary in instances of severe psychiatric comorbidities.

During pregnancy and lactation, physiological changes occur in the body that can impact the development and management of acne.

Researchers sought to challenge the perception of microneedling as disruptive to the skin and disease states.

Bunick presented 3 sessions at the 2023 World Congress of Dermatology meeting in Singapore.

Learn more about the in-depth topics covered in the June 2023 Frontline Forum acne supplement of Dermatology Times®.

In the final part of this Frontline Forum series, Neal Bhatia, MD; Dawn Eichenfield, MD, PhD; Lawrence Eichenfield, MD; Linda F. Stein Gold, MD; and Guy Webster, MD, PhD, discuss the practical and clinical considerations in the management of acne vulgaris, reviewing available treatment options and how to treat acne scars.

In part 3 of this Frontline Forum series, Neal Bhatia, MD; Dawn Eichenfield, MD, PhD; Lawrence Eichenfield, MD; Linda F. Stein Gold, MD; and Guy Webster, MD, PhD, discuss the practical and clinical considerations in the management of acne vulgaris, reviewing available treatment options and how to treat acne scars.