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.
FDA Gives Thumbs Up to New OTC Acne Treatment
Patients battling acne can now add a new medication to their regimen. The FDA has approved the over-the-counter (OTC) topical gel adapalene (Differin Gel 0.1%/Galderma Laboratories) for the treatment of acne in people 12 years or older.
Study Finds No Link Between Acne Treatment Isotretinoin and Depression Risk
Researchers reported that treatment with isotretinoin is not only associated with significant clinical improvement in patients with moderate to severe acne, but it also did not cause worsening of depression or suicidal thoughts in any of the patients in the study.
Acne Vulgaris Treatment Effectiveness More than Doubles with Adherence to Pharmacologic Therapy
A study in BMC Dermatology suggested that adherence to pharmacological treatment and adjuvant therapies are both key factors for improvement in cases of mild to moderate acne vulgaris.
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.