The HCPLive acne page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on dermatological disease. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos, and research on the therapies and development of treatments for chronic acne, and more.
March 14th 2024
Isotretinoin was actually linked to a taller adult height among those who took it to treat acne in childhood versus doxycycline, in a new study.
Isotretinoin and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Is There a Link?
April 10th 2014Isotretinoin, a treatment for severe acne, has been linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in some case reports and 1 study. To investigate whether isotretinoin can induce IBD, French researchers conducted a 2-year nationwide registry study.
New Treatment Paradigms in Response to Antibiotic Overuse in Acne
February 24th 2005Philadelphia—An improved understanding of the pathophysiology of acne has brought about changes in acne management, with the recognition that combination therapy with a topical retinoid and oral antibiotic should be initiated as early as possible to simultaneously attack multiple pathogenic factors, James Leyden, MD, of the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, said at a recent roundtable discussion.