Acne

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.

In a pivotal phase 3 trial, patients' absolute change in facial inflammatory lesion counts included a least squares mean difference of -5.2 compared to those on placebo.

Altreno is a lotion containing .05% tretinoin, a retinoid that reduces inflammation and lesions associated with acne vulgaris.

Researchers initiated a new phase 3 clinical trial for topical agent olumacostat glasaretil, a potential treatment for acne vulgaris.

From observations about butter and questions about acne to findings about flu shots and platypus venom, dozens of fascinating studies came out in 2016 regarding the disease.

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.

While cleansers and other at-home face masks can do wonders for acne and facial scarring, home remedies for skin cancer should be avoided at all costs.