Acne in Skin of Color: Cautions for Chemical Peels
Recent studies suggest that with some caveats, patients with Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI can achieve satisfactory results without serious adverse effects.
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Untreated Severe Nodular Acne on Back Often Evolves to Atrophic Scars
Investigators sought to determine the scarring potential of untreated severe nodular acne of the back.
PRP, Ablative CO2 Laser Combination Therapy Improves Acne Scar Outcomes
Investigators examined the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma combined with ablative fractional CO2 laser for acne scars.
Effect of Isotretinoin on Psychiatric Health Remain Controversial
Investigators conducted a review of the literature on the effect of isotretinoin on development and psychiatric adverse events.
Early Treatment With Topical Retinoids Helps Prevent Acne Scarring
Researchers discuss emerging evidence supporting the role of topical retinoids, such as adapalene 0.3%/benzoyl peroxide 2.5%, in treatment of acne, acne scars, and prevention of scarring.
Tretinoin 0.05% Lotion Is Safe, Effective, and Well-Tolerated for Inflammatory Acne
Tretinoin 0.05% lotion is safe, effective, and well-tolerated in treating moderate-to-severe acne in Hispanic patients, according to study results published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. In this post hoc analysis of 2 identical multicenter, randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled, parallel group clinical studies, investigators performed efficacy evaluations in Hispanic patients age 11 to 50 years…
Polymethylmethacrylate Offers Additional Treatment Option for Full-Face Acne Scarring
Injectable dermal filler polymethylmethacrylate may be used to effectively treat full-face acne scarring.
Platelet-Rich Plasma With Ablative Laser Therapy Improves Acne Scarring
Review revealed that activated, leukocyte and platelet-rich plasma in combination with fractional ablative laser treatment improved the appearance of acne scars.
Systemic Antibiotic Treatment of Acne Linked to Changes in Skin Microbiota
Systemic antibiotic treatment of acne may be associated with transient and persistent changes in the skin microbiota that may underlie skin comorbidities related to microbial dysbiosis.
Acne Relapses Significantly Associated With Productivity Loss, Lower QoL
Acne relapses were significantly associated with impaired quality of life and productivity loss.
Acne Risk in Transgender Men Treated With Masculinizing Testosterone
Investigators evaluated the timing of acne onset with regard to initiation of testosterone therapy in transgender men and the biologic, behavioral, and sociodemographic predictors of acne in this population.
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