Isotretinoin Does Not Increase Liver Enzyme Elevations in Patients With Severe Acne
Acne patients receiving isotretinoin may not need continued testing when experiencing low-grade liver enzyme abnormalities, as most mild elevations do not worsen.
Acne patients receiving isotretinoin may not need continued testing when experiencing low-grade liver enzyme abnormalities, as most mild elevations do not worsen.
A review of the unique transition-related medical and aesthetic dermatologic needs of patients undergoing transition.
Serum YKL-40 level was significantly elevated in patients with acne, suggesting that it may have a role in acne pathogenesis as well as provide a link between the inflammation and dyslipidemia seen in these patients, a novel study finds.
Significant reduction in inflammatory lesions was seen at week 12 at 1.5 mg/kg/day of sarecycline, with statistically significant improvement seen as early as week 3.
Investigators sought to assess the efficacy of a 30% azelaic acid peel on acne lesions.
Herbal extracts can be an alternative to traditional drugs as they can target various molecular pathways of acne pathogenesis with fewer adverse effects than traditional medications.
Study findings suggest that dermcidin may be involved in the pathogenesis of acne and its anti-inflammatory properties may play a role in the disease.
The tolerance of benzoyl peroxide was not adversely affected by changing the product formulation in acne vulgarism.
Sarecycline is an effective agent for the treatment of acne and further warrants investigation into the potential reduced effects on the gut microbiome.
Compared with baseline, significant reductions in noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total lesions were seen in the first 4 weeks of treatment with CL-BP 3.75%.