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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” This study suggests that hair loss was a metabolic adaptation allowing hominids to evolve larger brains by alleviating dietary restrictions on essential amino acids for hair and brain development.
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August 2018 in “South African Medical Journal” This article provides a comprehensive overview of tattoo-related issues for clinicians, covering various aspects such as tattoo types, medical relevance, removal methods, complications, and South African legislation, but reports no new research findings.
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August 2014 in “PubMed” This study found that women with acne had higher rates of hyperandrogenism and obesity, and higher androgen levels and BMI were linked to increased acne severity.
This study found that certain dietary changes, such as a low glycemic load diet for men and specific supplements for women, may improve acne, while chocolate, whey proteins, and dairy products are linked to worsened symptoms in both genders.
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August 1995 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, acne severity in females was strongly associated with inflammatory lesion count and moderately associated with androgens, especially DELTA 4 and DHEAS promoting acne and SHBG reducing it.
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October 2010 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article reviews the impact of diet on acne, suggesting that dairy and high-glycemic foods may contribute to acne development, but it presents no new clinical findings.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice” In this case study, the authors reported a post-bariatric surgery patient who developed acne due to inappropriate vitamin supplementation, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and education on vitamin use to prevent complications in such patients.
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October 2023 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” In this study, researchers reported that acne is a complex and chronic skin condition most commonly affecting individuals aged 11 to 30, with more severe cases observed more frequently in men and areas rich in sebaceous glands like the face, back, and chest.
August 2023 in “Repository of the University of Primorsk (University of Primorska)” A Western diet may increase acne risk, while a Mediterranean diet and certain supplements can help reduce it.
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January 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study found that daily consumption of soft drinks significantly increases the risk of moderate-to-severe acne in adolescents, particularly if sugar intake from these drinks exceeds 100 grams per day.
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November 1996 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
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May 1978 in “JAMA” This article reviews the pathogenesis and prevalence of acne, emphasizing that neglecting treatment can lead to permanent scarring and emotional trauma, but presents no new findings.
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January 2008 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article discusses the hormonal mechanisms contributing to acne and suggests dietary changes to reduce these hormones but reports no new clinical results.
August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that the protein C4BPA may link insulin resistance and acne vulgaris by influencing lipid metabolism and inflammatory pathways, suggesting it as a potential mediator in the pathogenesis of both conditions.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that testosterone and dihydrotestosterone can induce growth factors from dermal fibroblasts, promoting keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation, which may contribute to sex hormone-related acne development.
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September 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” This study observed that acne was strongly associated with higher BMI, alopecia, menstrual dysfunction, positive familial history, and overuse of sweet and fatty foods among dermatology patients.
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January 2011 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article discusses a proposed molecular mechanism linking dietary factors to acne but reports no new clinical findings.
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Pubertal acne is linked to hormonal changes, affects quality of life, and is treated similarly to adult acne.
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August 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” This article reviews the role of IGF-1 in acne pathogenesis and discusses how diet and smoking may influence insulin/IGF-1 signaling, but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2015 in “European medical journal” This article reviews the complex role of various biological, genetic, and environmental factors in acne pathogenesis and notes no new clinical results.
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November 2013 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the chronic nature of acne and its association with various systemic diseases, but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further study on its nutritional or genetic links.
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September 2014 in “PLoS ONE” This study identified distinct human and bacterial protein profiles in sebaceous follicular casts, with acne samples showing proteins linked to inflammation and normal samples showing proteins involved in stress protection.
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November 1997 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that women with acne and oligomenorrhea have higher levels of biologically active testosterone compared to those with acne and normal menstrual cycles.
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July 2022 in “Cutis” This review discusses the role of the mTORC1 pathway in acne pathogenesis in relation to diet and reports no new results.
June 2026 in “Dermatology and Skin Science” This study highlights that acne is a common issue for transgender men undergoing testosterone therapy, with management generally following similar guidelines as for cisgender individuals.
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August 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the pathogenesis and treatment of acne in transgender men on testosterone therapy and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for tailored guidelines.
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December 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses the association of acne with various systemic diseases, emphasizing the role of androgen steroids, insulin resistance, and inflammation in acne pathogenesis, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “International Journal Of Scientific Advances” In this study using a rat model, researchers observed that applying topical testosterone led to changes in the skin resembling early acne lesions, indicating a dermatologic risk potentially associated with over-the-counter testosterone products.
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October 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review discusses the hormonal and genetic factors influencing acne development, emphasizing the role of androgens and insulin signaling but reports no new clinical results.