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Finasteride improves hidradenitis suppurativa but not for child-bearing women.

In this retrospective study, spironolactone improved acne in 86% of patients while showing minimal side effects, suggesting it as a safe treatment option for postadolescent acne with a low risk of short-term adverse effects like hyperkalemia.

This trial will compare the effectiveness of spironolactone to doxycycline for treating acne in adult females, potentially offering an alternative to antibiotics and isotretinoin.

This study using a genetic mouse model found that S. aureus-driven dysbiosis sustains inflammatory skin side effects from EGFR inhibitors, suggesting prophylactic antibiotic treatment may reduce rash severity without fixing barrier defects.

In this case report, a patient on low-dose sorafenib for hepatocellular carcinoma developed a rare and severe facial acneiform eruption without other skin side effects, which improved only minimally with topical treatment.

This article reviews infection prevention in hair restoration surgery and underscores the importance of developing an infection control policy, without presenting new clinical findings.

This case study identified erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp following methylaminolaevulinate photodynamic therapy, noting improvement with steroid treatment and partial resolution of atrophy after three months.

A man developed an allergic skin reaction after using brimonidine for rosacea.

This review discusses recommendations for managing cetuximab-induced rash in metastatic colorectal cancer treatment and highlights the lack of standardized treatment plans based on clinical evidence.

This article discusses common skin side effects of EGFR inhibitors like cetuximab, noting their management remains based on clinical experience without strict therapy protocols, but provides no new clinical findings.

Finasteride may cause gum side effects in some patients.

This study found that the S. epidermidis A/C lineage is more pathogenic due to its metabolic and genomic versatility, which allows it to adapt quickly from a commensal to a pathogenic lifestyle.

This review discusses the similarities between COVID-19 and acute radiation syndrome, highlighting their shared inflammatory responses and suggesting that insights from radiation biology could inform COVID-19 research and treatment approaches; it reports no new clinical results.

This study reviews current systemic treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa, highlighting traditional methods and new options like biological agents, and suggests that pharmacological therapies show promise, particularly for non-advanced cases, despite the disease's complex etiology involving factors such as genetics and inflammation.

Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.

In this study, researchers reported that while systemic antibiotics are often chosen first for treating severe folliculitis decalvans, they have a high discontinuation rate, suggesting an urgent need for more effective immunomodulatory treatments.

This study found that BEO inhibited cell proliferation and inflammatory mediator release in a human keratinocyte acne model and reduced acne lesion severity in a rabbit model, suggesting its potential as a natural alternative to conventional acne treatments.

Dr. Yarborough denied endorsing Derma Genesis and was mistakenly represented due to his office manager's error; also, over 30% of tested skin products were contaminated with bacteria.

Erlotinib can cause hair loss and scalp issues, which improve after stopping the drug.

This article discusses recent advancements in treatments for psoriasis, including new drug approvals and innovative therapeutic approaches, but reports no new clinical results.

Proper skin care after chemical peeling improves healing and satisfaction.

Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.

This review examines acneiform eruptions, often drug-induced, highlighting that they differ from acne vulgaris in causes and characteristics, with no new clinical results reported.

This review summarizes various drug treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa, noting their effectiveness, side effects, and high recurrence rates, but reports no new clinical findings.

This study aims to conduct the first double-blind randomized trial comparing spironolactone and doxycycline for female acne treatment, with the goal of establishing spironolactone as a potentially superior alternative, especially given concerns about antibiotic resistance.

This case report describes a 36-year-old Senegalese man with tinea capitis caused by Trichophyton soudanense, a dermatophyte more frequently encountered in Europe due to immigration.

This study provided 18 evidence-based recommendations for managing acne vulgaris, strongly endorsing treatments like benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, and oral isotretinoin for severe cases, and issued conditional recommendations for therapies like salicylic acid and spironolactone, while offering good practice statements on combining treatment methods.

This review found that hormonal therapies, including FDA-approved combined oral contraceptive pills and spironolactone, are effective and well-tolerated treatments for acne vulgaris in adolescents with or without endocrine disorders, providing alternative options to antibiotics.

New acne treatments include combination creams, advanced retinoids, and light therapies, focusing on safety and patient adherence.

This article discusses the dermatologic impacts of gender-affirming medical care in transgender adolescents and emphasizes the importance of patient-centered care to improve dermatologic and overall outcomes; it reports no new clinical results.