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Glossary Acne

clogged hair follicles cause pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads

Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. This can lead to the formation of pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and sometimes cysts or nodules, primarily on the face, chest, and back. It is often associated with hormonal changes, particularly during adolescence, but can affect individuals of all ages.

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research New developments in our understanding of acne pathogenesis and treatment

466 citations , June 2009 in “Experimental dermatology”

This review discusses recent advances in understanding acne pathobiology, highlighting the potential for developing new customized therapies, but it reports no new clinical findings.

research Acne and sebaceous gland function

463 citations , September 2004 in “Clinics in dermatology”

This review discusses the development, function, and complex roles of sebaceous glands in acne and suggests future acne treatments should target inflammation and lipid production; it reports no new clinical results.

research Use of cyproterone acetate (CPA) in the treatment of acne, hirsutism and virilism

232 citations , June 1975 in “Journal of Steroid Biochemistry”

In this study, a treatment regimen combining cyproterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol significantly improved acne and seborrhoea in most women after three months, but had varied effects on hirsutism and alopecia.

research Acne

231 citations , April 2005 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”

This article discusses the treatment considerations for a 17-year-old boy with a six-month history of acne but reports no new research findings.

research Role of insulin, insulin‐like growth factor‐1, hyperglycaemic food and milk consumption in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris

200 citations , August 2009 in “Experimental dermatology”

This article reviews the role of IGF-1 in acne pathogenesis and discusses how diet and smoking may influence insulin/IGF-1 signaling, but reports no new clinical results.

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community Acne breakout caused by oral minoxidil?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 5 months ago

Switching from topical to oral minoxidil caused acne breakouts, leading the user to revert to topical use. Finasteride was also used, but acne was suspected to be linked to oral minoxidil.

community Acne and Arm Hair Growth on Dutasteride 0.5mg for 4 Months

in Treatments 43 upvotes 7 months ago

Dutasteride at 0.5mg has not cleared acne and has caused arm hair thickening. The user plans to increase the dose to 1mg.

community Finasteride/ Dutasteride Cured my Acne.. Anyone else?

9 upvotes 1 week ago

Finasteride and dutasteride helped users reduce or eliminate cystic acne and improve skin oiliness. Users reported no negative side effects and unexpected benefits from blocking DHT.

community Effect of Accutane(acne medication) on hair?

11 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Accutane can cause hair thinning in some users, with effects varying from no change to permanent hair loss. Some users reported improvements in hair and skin with treatments like Finasteride, while others experienced severe side effects, including mental health issues.

community Question about clascoterone acne cream

2 upvotes 5 months ago

Clascoterone cream can be used on the scalp, but it may not be effective due to its dosage. AR antagonists like clascoterone are generally less effective than 5AR inhibitors for hair loss.

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