Acne

Post hoc analysis of the topical therapy show patients receiving treatment for acne in the winter were as likely to achieve benefit as those receiving it in the summer.

This study evaluated tranexamic acid injection for post-acne vulgaris erythema, though its smaller sample size may require the findings to be reproduced in large-scale studies.

A new study in China showed that a combination of mask and serum containing both salicylic acid and lipohydroxy acid showed improvement in acne.

A recent analysis showed that a combination treatment made of phosphate, adapalene, and benzoyl peroxide known as IDP-126 was well-tolerated and effective in pediatric participants with acne.

New data from a systematic literature review highlighted the connection with tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors and acne, indicating the need for further study.

Recent data highlighted the relationship between different blood types and acne severity, identifying correlations between specific groups.

Phase 3 data suggest the novel twice-daily drug provides favorable efficacy and consistent safety over a regular regimen in patients aged 12 years and older.

Patients over 21 years who developed acne presented with different clinical characteristics than younger patients.

The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to acne associated with the prolonged use of medical face masks and raised awareness about the need for adequate screening, training and treatment of the condition.

New phase 3 data show a microencapsulated form of the topical antiseptic and vitamin D derivative is beneficial and tolerable over 12 weeks.

A new study highlights the need for dermatologists to generate content and to support one another in promoting high-quality evidence-based treatments for acne on Instagram.

Despite this, alexithymia was significantly associated with impaired quality of life and increased stigmatization levels in young students with acne.

Data showed that the greatest improvement before and after acne care was achieved after medical treatment by a dermatologist.

Dr. Hawryluk noted that acne is estimated to affect 35%-95% of pediatric patients worldwide, though proper diagnosis and treatment of this dermatological condition is possible.

Studies are needed to determine the best treatment regimen for these patients.

Treatment was associated with reductions in IGA scores as well as inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesion counts.

All patients treated with 2.5 benzoyl peroxide and a stabilized cosmetic retinol saw significant improvement in lesion count reduction after 12 weeks.

Patients with acne who receive isotretinoin treatment can expect a four- to five-fold improvement from baseline to follow-up in quality of life.

A dermatologist and clinical associate professor of dermatology discusses implementing telehealth in dermatology practices.

The new topical lotion is aimed at treating patients at least 9 years old with acne vulgaris.

AKLIEF Cream, a topical cream to treat acne on the face and trunk, is expected to be available in the US in November.

After a decade-plus, the risk management reduction program is not associated with a direct drop in at-risk pregnancies.

Recommendations for acne treatment drawn from AAD position paper and presentations.

The nodular acne therapy has been a staple treatment for 3 decades, yet new AAD data showed it could still be better utilized in patients.

A new, long-term assessment of phase 4 data shows a twice-daily regimen of the common acne therapy can retain patient benefits weeks after treatment ends.

Compared to standard cleansers and moisturizers, natural versions for sensitive skin provided benefits to patients with rosacea who were also taking prescription treatments.

An internist’s perspective on which sessions to attend, from melanoma to inflammatory diseases to cosmetic procedures.

A meta-analysis of studies found that treatment with platelet-rich plasma improves androgenetic alopecia, scarring, and other dermatologic conditions.

A large retrospective study of patients with acne found no significant association between isotretinoin exposure and depression.

Overall antibiotic prescriptions have dropped, but short-term postoperative prescriptions have increased in recent years.