Category Archives: Acne News

Therapeutic Considerations for Severe Nodular Acne

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Acne-depression: Vicious cycle

The connection between acne and depression has long been documented, but some attributed it to particular medications. Now, there is new evidence that skin problems and mental illness can make each other worse. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
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Acne and depression: A vicious cycle

The connection between acne and depression has long been documented, but some attributed it to particular medications. Now, there is new evidence that skin problems and mental illness can make each other worse.
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Effectiveness of Conventional, Low�dose and Intermittent Oral Isotretinoin in the Treatment of Acne: A Randomized, Controlled Comparative study

Conclusion:  Our study suggests that, when considering tolerability, efficacy and patient satisfaction, low�dose treatment is most suitable for patients with moderate acne. (Source: British Journal of Dermatology)
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Importance of spironolactone in the treatment of acne in adult women

(Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology)
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Antibiotic susceptibility of Propionibacterium acnes isolated from acne vulgaris in Korea

AbstractPropionibacterium acnes plays an important role in the development of acne, and inflammatory lesions are improved by antibiotics.
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Does longâ€�pulsed neodymium:yttrium–aluminum–garnet work on acne lesions?: Management of acne in Asian patients with a…

(Source: The Journal of Dermatology)
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Fluorescence diagnostic imaging in patients with acne

Conclusion: The orange�red fluorescence showed stronger correlation with the presence of non�inflammatory acne lesions (comedones) and high sebum amount than the presence of inflammatory acne lesions (pustules) and low sebum amount.
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Comparison of the epidemiology of acne vulgaris among Caucasian, Asian, Continental Indian and African American women

Conclusion  Acne prevalence and sequelae were more common in those with darker skin types, suggesting that acne is a more heterogeneous condition than previously described and highlight the importance of skin�colour tailored treatment. (Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology)
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Possible gender differences in the quality of life and choice of therapy in acne

Conclusion  DLQI can be used to evaluate treatment effects in acne. However, the self�reported quality of life will depend on several factors including age, gender, psychosocial factors and clinical severity.
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