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Investigation of optimal ALA concentration applied in topical ALA-PDT for treatment of moderate to severe acne: a pilot study on Chinese people.

By | Published: May 19, 2010
Conclusions: Increasing the concentration of ALA seems to be beneficial for improving the results. Considering the effectiveness and safety, ALA-PDT using 10% or 15% ALA is suggested to the ideal treatment of moderate to severe acne with Chinese patients with Fitzpatrick skin type III and IV.
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The pulsed dye laser as an adjuvant treatment modality in acne vulgaris – a randomized controlled single blinded trial.

By melissa | Published: April 14, 2010
Conclusions: Our findings do not support the concept of a substantial benefit of PDL treatment in acne vulgaris. PMID: 20394631 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Dermatology) MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed - updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.
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Is nuclear deficiency of FoxO1 due to increased growth factor/PI3K/Akt-signalling in acne vulgaris reversed by isotretinoin treatment?

By melissa | Published: April 13, 2010
(Source: British Journal of Dermatology)
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Short-term isotretinoin treatment decreases insulin-like growth factor-1 and insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 levels: does isotretinoin…

By | Published: January 31, 2010
Conclusions Isotretinoin therapy may have an effect on GH physiology, and further studies are needed to understand this association. (Source: British Journal of Dermatology)
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Acne management and patient support – a nursing concern for all.

By | Published: January 13, 2010
This article outlines the principles of acne management and identifies how nurses can support acne sufferers in their clinical practice. PMID: 20081707 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: British Journal of Nursing)
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