July 2026 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This mini review reports on papulopustular eruptions linked to classical EGFR inhibitors, MEK inhibitors, and amivantamab, highlighting distinct dermatologic toxicities in each treatment context and exploring underlying mechanisms and management strategies.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” This case report describes the improvement of papulo-pustular acne in a 27-year-old woman through individualized homoeopathic treatment with Kalium bromatum, placebo, and lifestyle advice, highlighting its potential usefulness in acne management.
September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This paper reviews the diverse skin, nail, and hair changes caused by medications, highlighting hyperpigmentation, alopecia, and nail structural alterations, but reports no new data.
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October 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report verifies isotretinoin's significant efficacy in treating severe acne over the past year in the U.S., highlighting the need for careful patient selection and monitoring due to potential side effects.
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January 2001 in “Dermatology” This study found that the monophasic oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate was more effective in treating mild to moderate papulopustular acne in women than ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel.