research Acne in the Adult Female Patient: A Practical Approach
Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.
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330-360 / 1000+ results research Efficacy of an Oral Contraceptive Containing EE 0.03 mg and CMA 2 mg (Belara) in Moderate Acne Resolution: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase III Trial
The oral contraceptive with ethinyl estradiol and chlormadinone acetate is effective in treating moderate acne.
research Development and Characterization of Polymeric Nanoparticle-Based Formulation of Adapalene for Topical Acne Therapy
The new adapalene formulation using TyroSpheres is more effective and less irritating for acne treatment.
research Use of Radiofrequency in Cosmetic Dermatology: Focus on Nonablative Treatment of Acne Scars
Nonablative radiofrequency treatments, especially microneedle and fractional types, can improve acne scars by 25%–75% after 3-4 sessions, with full results in 3 months and some side effects.
research Hidradenitis Suppurativa/Acne Inversa: An Endocrine Skin Disorder?
Hidradenitis suppurativa may be related to hormones and patients often have metabolic disorders; more research is needed to understand this connection.
research Evaluation of Clinical Adverse Effects and Laboratory Changes in Patients with Acne Vulgaris Treated with Oral Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is safe and effective for acne, with common side effects like dry lips; serious side effects are rare.
research Acne and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Acne and hidradenitis suppurativa have different causes and risk factors, but both are driven by inflammation and may benefit from treatments targeting interleukin-1.
research Role of Insulin Resistance and Diet in Acne
Eating high glycemic foods and drinking milk may worsen acne by increasing insulin and IGF-1 levels.
research Studying the Genetic Predisposing Factors in the Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris
Genetics play a role in acne, but how exactly they contribute is not fully understood.
research Treatment of Hirsutism, Acne, and Alopecia with Cyproterone Acetate
Cyproterone acetate was effective in treating acne, hirsutism, and alopecia with few side effects.
research Evaluation of Biophysical Skin Parameters and Assessment of Hair Growth in Patients with Acne Treated with Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin effectively reduces acne but causes dry skin, higher skin pH, more redness, and hair loss.
research Pattern of Tissue Invasion by Propionibacterium Acnes in Acne Vulgaris
The document concludes that advanced methods show the presence of P. acnes in acne lesions but do not prove it causes acne.
research Acne Vulgaris: New Evidence in Pathogenesis and Future Modalities of Treatment
New ways to treat acne are being discovered.
research Spironolactone Versus Placebo or in Combination with Steroids for Hirsutism and Acne
Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
research Is Hormonal Treatment Still an Option in Acne Today?
Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
research Baldness, Acne, and Testicular Germ Cell Tumors
Men with testicular cancer were less likely to experience baldness and severe acne.
research Acne in Women
Acne is common in women, often hormone-related, negatively affects quality of life, and requires various treatments.
research What Does Acne Genetics Teach Us About Disease Pathogenesis?
Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.
research The Use of Photodynamic Therapy for Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Photodynamic Therapy is an effective treatment for mild to severe acne.
research A Review of Hormone-Based Therapies to Treat Adult Acne Vulgaris in Women
Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.
research Transgender Adolescents and Acne: A Case Series
Testosterone treatment in transgender teens can worsen acne, requiring careful treatment due to mental health and medication side effects.
research Hormone Therapy in Acne
Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
research Clinical Markers of Androgenicity in Acne Vulgaris
Acne severity in women may not be linked to increased male hormone indicators like excess body hair, menstrual irregularities, or hair loss.
research Acne: Transient Arrest in the Homeostatic Host–Microbiota Dialogue?
Acne is a temporary skin imbalance during puberty that often resolves on its own.
research The Use of Hormonal Antiandrogen Therapy in Female Patients with Acne: A 10-Year Retrospective Study
Hormonal antiandrogen therapy for acne is underused and can reduce the need for antibiotics.
research Spironolactone for the Treatment of Acne: A 4-Year Retrospective Study
Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating acne with minimal side effects.
research Acne Severity and the Global Acne Grading System in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.
research Is Acne a Sign of Androgen Excess Disorder or Not?
Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.
research Ovarian Morphology and Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Reproductive Aged Women With or Without Mild Acne
Women with mild acne are more likely to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than those without acne.
research Acne Neonatorum and Familial Hyperandrogenism
Newborn acne may be linked to family history of high male hormone levels.