September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with acne have more CD4+ immune cells in their skin than healthy people.
July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women's acne improvement with antibiotics is not linked to signs of high male hormones.
June 2021 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Psoriasis, acne, and hair loss are linked to unhealthy cholesterol levels, increasing heart disease risk.
January 2019 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Dutasteride improved both hair loss and acne in two young men.
29 citations,
March 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hormone therapies like birth control pills and spironolactone are safe and effective for treating women's adult acne.
17 citations,
June 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Many women with hard-to-treat acne also have PCOS.
18 citations,
June 2019 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.
22 citations,
March 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” New acne treatments show promise as alternatives to traditional therapies.
37 citations,
December 2005 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Choose acne treatments based on appearance, lesion type, severity, scarring, and mental impact.
1 citations,
April 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Women with conditions like PCOS may have a higher risk of COVID-19, but treatments like isotretinoin could help those with acne.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that effective acne treatment requires a personalized combination of therapies and long-term commitment, with retinoids being important for maintenance.
1 citations,
November 1999 in “Hautarzt” Finasteride is not expected to be effective for treating Acne vulgaris.
15 citations,
January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Start acne treatment early to prevent scarring, consider antibiotic resistance, use maintenance therapy, and manage side effects carefully.
5 citations,
January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Use benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, antibiotics, and isotretinoin for acne, and combine treatments for better results.
Homoeopaths and traditional healers in KwaZulu-Natal have different understandings and ways of treating acne.
October 2024 in “Iraqi postgraduate medical journal” 108 citations,
December 2003 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” ICG-enhanced NIR laser therapy may be a promising acne treatment with improvement and no side effects.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” The document discusses how to diagnose and treat conditions like acne, excessive hair growth, and female pattern hair loss related to hormone imbalances.
463 citations,
September 2004 in “Clinics in dermatology” Effective acne treatments should reduce sebum, bacteria, and inflammation, with isotretinoin being the best for severe cases.
138 citations,
July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Eating less sugar, milk, and saturated fats and more vegetables and fish may help treat and prevent acne.
134 citations,
January 2019 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Antibiotics can reduce acne but may lead to resistant bacteria, and understanding the skin's bacteria is important for treatment.
116 citations,
December 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Adult female acne treatment should be personalized, considering individual preferences and pregnancy, using various topical and oral medications while managing side effects and resistance.
112 citations,
April 2009 in “Cochrane library” Spironolactone may reduce excessive hair growth in women but its effectiveness for acne is not supported.
78 citations,
February 2011 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.
76 citations,
November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
75 citations,
May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
68 citations,
May 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
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58 citations,
January 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.
57 citations,
August 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Testosterone therapy in transgender men can cause acne.
43 citations,
September 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.