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New ways to treat acne are being discovered.

Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.

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.

Men with testicular cancer were less likely to experience baldness and severe acne.

Acne is common in women, often hormone-related, negatively affects quality of life, and requires various treatments.

Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.

Photodynamic Therapy is an effective treatment for mild to severe acne.

Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.

Testosterone treatment in transgender teens can worsen acne, requiring careful treatment due to mental health and medication side effects.

Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.

Acne severity in women may not be linked to increased male hormone indicators like excess body hair, menstrual irregularities, or hair loss.

Acne is a temporary skin imbalance during puberty that often resolves on its own.

Hormonal antiandrogen therapy for acne is underused and can reduce the need for antibiotics.

Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating acne with minimal side effects.

Acne severity in women with PCOS is linked to younger age, lower body weight, and more body hair, but not to hormone levels.

Acne is an important sign of androgen excess disorders in women.

Women with mild acne are more likely to have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) than those without acne.

Newborn acne may be linked to family history of high male hormone levels.

Acne lesions start with changes in hair follicles and increase in inflammation, suggesting a cycle that could affect treatment strategies.

Acne inversa is an epithelial-driven disease where inflammation is caused by cyst rupture, and treatments should focus on preventing tendril growth for better results.

Low-dose isotretinoin combined with pulsed azithromycin cleared acne in most patients, with mild side effects.

The document talks about hard-to-treat and rare acne types, their connection with other health issues, the importance of correct diagnosis, and the challenges in managing them.

Many women with hard-to-treat acne also have PCOS.

Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.

Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.

Some dietary supplements, like vitamins B6/B12, iodine, whey protein, and muscle-building products, can cause or worsen acne.

Acne is caused by multiple factors including oil production, bacteria, inflammation, and possibly diet and environment.

Adult acne severity is influenced by stress, skin sensitivity, makeup, stopping oral contraceptives, and requires female-specific treatment guidelines.

Educating people about acne is key because many still believe old myths, even though treatments exist for almost all types.

Azelaic Acid is effective and safe for treating adult female acne, with few side effects.