52 citations
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October 2016 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses various drugs that can cause drug-induced acne, noting specific clinical and histopathologic features, but reports no new clinical findings.
27 citations
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June 2017 in “Expert opinion on investigational drugs” This review discusses ongoing and past trials for novel acne treatments, focusing on topical agents with potential sebosuppressive, antimicrobial, or anti-inflammatory effects, without reporting new clinical results.
This study found that Compound Diandao Pulvis Drug Facial Mask improved some signs of acne in a rabbit ear model, but its effects were not significantly different from tretinoin cream.
5 citations
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February 2025 in “Drug Development Research” This review found that repurposing existing drugs with strong safety profiles may be an effective and cost-efficient strategy to treat acne, although challenges such as regulatory issues and clinical validation remain significant.
April 2002 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This study reported that patients experiencing hypertriglyceridemia during isotretinoin therapy for acne are at higher risk for developing hyperlipidemia and metabolic syndrome.