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.
May 13th 2024
The treatment, made up of clindamycin phosphate, adapalene, and benzoyl peroxide, led to clear or almost clear skin among a significant number of individuals with acne.
Growing Evidence that Insulin Plays a Role in Etiology and Severity of Acne Vulgaris
A study in Postᶒpy adds to the growing evidence of a link between insulin and carbohydrate metabolism in the etiology and severity of acne vulgaris. While the clinical evidence on this connection is still disputed, the majority of recent studies has pointed to a significant connection between the condition and insulin levels.
Can a Woman's Finger Length Predict Susceptibility to Acne Vulgaris?
What can the length of a woman's fingers tell us about their susceptibility to acne vulgaris (AV)? Plenty, it turns out, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology. The study suggests that a more masculine second-to-fourth digit (2D:4D) ratio may predict sebum levels and, therefore, the potential for developing AV.
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.