Acne

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For Acne, Adapalene Plus Benzoyl Peroxide More Effective Than Either Alone

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Brandon May

A network meta-analysis was employed to determine the most effective and best tolerated topical treatments for acne.

Interplay of Vitamin D Deficiency and BMI in Patients With Acne

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Brandon May

The effects of serum 25(OH)D3 levels and BMI on acne and their relationship to acne severity is examined.

Exploring Relationship Between Oral Isotretinoin Use and Psychiatric Symptoms

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Emily Pond

Are patients with acne and are treated with isotretinoin or antibiotics more likely to have psychiatric disorders?

Wearing Mask 8 Hours Per Day Linked to Worsened Acne and Rosacea

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Brandon May

Mask-related rosacea and acne (“maskne”) in untreated patients during lockdown was evaluated.

Alpha-Hydroxy, Beta-Hydroxy Acid Serum Significantly Reduces Acne Lesions

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Brandon May

The efficacy of a serum combination product in treating postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in patients with acne vulgaris is assessed.

Isotretinoin, and Depression, Distress in Patients With Acne

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Brandon May

Are there differences in mental health outcomes in patients with acne treated with isotretinoin vs oral antibiotics?

Acne Vulgaris May Trigger Inflammation of the Entheses

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Brandon May

Whether enthesitis might be associated with acne vulgaris was the researchers’ aim in this case‐controlled study.

How Often is Potassium Monitoring for Spironolactone Necessary?

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Brandon May

Patterns of potassium level monitoring in young women with acne with treated with spironolactone were evaluated.

Isotretinoin Use Induces Epithelial Thickening, Stromal Thinning

By

Lauren Biscaldi

Study uses SD-OCT imaging to evaluate the change to the corneal epithelium.

Experts Warn About the Potential Implications of Azithromycin Misuse in Acne Treatment

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Brandon May

The misuse of azithromycin in the treatment of acne is reviewed.