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.

As someone who practices dermatology, it can often be difficult to determine if any of these new skin care trends are efficacious.

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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In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews a potentially misleading acne vitamin from Clearstem Skincare.

Barbieri spoke with Dermatology Times to discuss the new guidelines and the recommendations and good practice statements included.

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Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C, shares updates on the status of roflumilast foam 0.3% and Cabtreo available in US pharmacies.

There’s nothing worse than having OTC products fight back against the progress we make with our prescription therapies.  

The guidelines update the American Academy of Dermatology’s 2016 recommendations for acne management in adults, adolescents, and children aged 9 and older.

A population-based study found a 63% increase in isotretinoin use in the years 2004 to 2019, and an increase in isotretinoin-exposed pregnancies as well.

Investigators explained how the trial is structured to inhibit facial sebum production and inflammation among nearly 500 study participants.

In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc compares Accutane to 5 Aminolevulinic acid with red light therapy.

This article will discuss insights from research studies and offer specialized guidance aimed at dermatologists in hopes of fostering patient adherence in acne management.

Researchers found that high levels of AST and ALT in patients with acne taking oral isotretinoin was low in incidence.

In this week’s Pointers With Portela, the 208SkinDoc reviews 7 different methods to treat acne without isotretinoin.