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Dermatologic Use of Retinoid Drugs Not Linked to Increased Fracture Risk

A case-control study shows that patients treated for acne, psoriasis, or another skin condition with vitamin A analogues are not at increased risk for fracture. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
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Pulsed Dye Laser Adds No Benefit Over Antibiotic Gel for Moderate Acne

When acne patients are already using topical antibiotics, adding pulsed dye laser therapy yields no extra benefit, German researchers say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising.
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E-Visit Effectively Delivers Follow-Up Care to Patients With Acne

A study shows clinical outcomes equivalent to those of conventional office visits when patients with acne receive follow-up care via an e-visit platform.
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Case Review in Adolescent Acne: Multifactorial Considerations to Optimizing Management

Acne implications for teens are far reaching, so adherence to sometimes complex treatment plans is required for successful patient outcomes. Dermatology Nursing (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
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Acne drug prevents HIV breakout

Scientists have found that a safe and inexpensive antibiotic in use since the 1970s for treating acne effectively targets infected immune cells in which HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, lies dormant and prevents them from reactivating and replicating. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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