This study found a correlation between zinc levels in hair and serum, and alkaline phosphatase activity in acne phlegmonosa and alopecia areata patients.
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January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This article discusses isotretinoin for severe acne vulgaris, noting its effectiveness but also highlighting significant side effects on skin, mucous membranes, and hair; it reports no new clinical results.
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October 2023 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” In this study, researchers reported that acne is a complex and chronic skin condition most commonly affecting individuals aged 11 to 30, with more severe cases observed more frequently in men and areas rich in sebaceous glands like the face, back, and chest.
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February 2022 in “JAAD International” This systematic review found that hair loss was more frequently observed in acne patients on isotretinoin doses ≥0.5 mg/kg/d compared to those on lower doses, suggesting dose-dependent effects.
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June 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses the updated European Training Requirements for the specialty of Dermatology and Venereology, emphasizing the harmonization of curriculum to improve specialist training across Europe, and reports no new clinical results.