Acne

ACNE

FEATURE ARTICLE

Systemic Therapies for the Treatment of Acne

Linda Peckel

When treatment for acne requires more than topical therapies, systemic treatments may be warranted. John S. Barbieri, MD, discussed with Dermatology Advisor some of the most common mechanisms of acne and how best to address them.

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Patients With Acne Have Lower Serum Levels of Vitamin D

Brandon May

Findings suggest that testing serum 25-OH vitamin D levels may be useful laboratory work in patients with acne and supplementation may eventually be considered as an adjunct or alternative treatment.

Combined Fractional Microneedle Radiofrequency With Ablative Fractional Laser for Acne Treatment

Emily Pond

Findings from the first effort to assess the effects of FMRF/AFL combination treatment as well as the use of FMRF with concomitant isotretinoin therapy.

Microbial Trends in Acne and Rosacea

Emily Pond

The microbial diversity and relative abundance of bacterial taxa in acne patients and rosacea patients reveal species significantly enriched in rosacea and not acne.

Pre-Operative Ultrasound Improves Surgical Margin, May Lower Recurrence in Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Brandon May

Pre-operative ultrasound planning in the surgical management of HS consistently improved surgical margin delimitation and possibly lowers recurrence rates at 24 weeks.

woman with acne applying cream to her face.

Combination Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid Serum a Natural Acne Treatment

Emily Pond

A glycolic and salicylic acid combination serum is presented as a treatment option for patients rejecting prescription medications.

Low-Energy Double-Pass 1450-nm Diode Laser for Treatment of Acne Scars

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

Treatment of acne scarring with low-energy double-pass 1450-nm diode laser garners satisfaction from patients.

Clascoterone an Option for Acne Treatment

Clascoterone cream, 1%, appears to be safe and effective for the treatment of acne.

Schizophrenia Markedly More Prevalent in Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Dibash Kumar Das, PhD

Screening for severe mental illness during the assessment of patients with HS is vital, as comorbid psychiatric disorders may influence outcomes and a psychodermatology consolation may be necessary.