July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” This article discusses the mechanisms by which Cutibacterium acnes contributes to acne vulgaris and mentions potential triggers like UV light and tobacco, but it reports no new clinical results.
October 2024 in “OBM Transplantation” In this case study, a patient with moderate papulopustular acne showed improvement in acne scars and active lesions after three monthly treatments with autologous plasma-rich growth factors, which help regulate inflammation, inhibit bacterial growth, and restore collagen.
November 2020 in “TURKDERM” This study reports that hormonal therapies, particularly combined oral contraceptives, are commonly used and effective in treating acne in women, especially those with hormonal imbalances or specific acne patterns, regardless of their serum androgen levels.
6 citations
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January 2001 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This review discusses how androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome can lead to hirsutism, seborrhea, and worsen conditions like androgenetic alopecia and acne, but includes no new research findings.
September 2017 in “BAUST Journal” 1 citations
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December 1978 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hormonal imbalances in congenital adrenal hyperplasia cause acne.
2 citations
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January 1990
July 2025 in “Annals of Human Genetics” This review examines the genetics of acne vulgaris, concluding that stem/progenitor cell maintenance and cellular migration are key processes in its pathogenesis, potentially shifting future treatment strategies beyond traditional antibiotics and retinoids, which have notable side effects.
November 2014 in “The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal” This case study of a 3-and-a-half-year-old girl with skin lesions revealed a diagnosis of extensive suppurative folliculitis with mixed granulomatous reaction upon further examination of hair follicles.
18 citations
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January 1992 in “Dermatology” This case report details atrichia with papular lesions in a 4-year-old girl, highlighting specific histological findings on her scalp and other affected areas.
37 citations
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September 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 27-year-old man with a unique association of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans and acne keloidalis nuchae, successfully treated with oral isotretinoin.
46 citations
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September 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This article reviews the hormonal pathogenesis and treatment strategies for acne vulgaris, particularly in women with severe or treatment-resistant cases, associating it with hormonal imbalances and hyperandrogenism.
26 citations
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February 2015 in “Pediatric blood & cancer” This study analyzed 19 clinical trials and found that dermatologic adverse events, such as rash, xerosis, and mucositis, frequently occur in pediatric patients receiving targeted anticancer therapies.
May 2022 in “CRC Press eBooks” This narrative review discusses various impacts and management strategies for skin disease but reports no new clinical findings.
11 citations
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February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” This review discusses the relationship between acne, body hair, and androgenic stimulation in adolescent girls, emphasizing treatment decisions based on disease severity rather than endocrine findings.
9 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed research international” This article suggests targeting the water activity within pilosebaceous follicles using biocompatible solutes like xylose and sucrose as a new potential topical treatment for acne.
24 citations
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November 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that women with acne resistant to conventional treatments had significantly higher levels of testosterone, DHEA‑S, prolactin, and LH, suggesting potential underlying hormonal disorders.
18 citations
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April 2002 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” This study concludes that tiny infundibular cysts, rather than comedones, are the primary lesions in chloracne.
194 citations
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October 2018 in “Microbiome” This study examined recent findings on the role of host-microbiome interactions in acne, highlighting that the skin's microbiome composition differs between acne-affected and healthy individuals and discussing emerging microbiome-based treatments.
July 2002 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills help treat acne, especially when caused by excess male hormones, and are safe to use with antibiotics.
30 citations
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April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the mechanisms by which isotretinoin and hormonal therapy treat acne through their effects on sebaceous glands, reporting no new clinical results.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that acne lesions and nonlesional skin in mild-to-moderate acne patients showed significant Th17-skewing and increased antimicrobials, suggesting systemic targets like IL-17/IL-23/IL-36 could be therapeutic.
August 2024 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” A rare skin reaction from cancer treatment was successfully managed with topical treatments and antihistamines.
July 2023 in “Health Sciences Quarterly” In this cross-sectional study from a dermatology clinic in Türkiye, researchers reported that the most common skin conditions were acne, dermatophytosis, and viral warts, with a higher prevalence of multiple complaints among women and those presenting with scalp issues.
5 citations
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September 2021 in “Dermatology Reports” This study found that acne, hirsutism, and other skin conditions are prevalent among Jordanian women with polycystic ovary syndrome, often linked to specific hormonal imbalances and higher BMI.
463 citations
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September 2004 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review discusses the development, function, and complex roles of sebaceous glands in acne and suggests future acne treatments should target inflammation and lipid production; it reports no new clinical results.
98 citations
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July 1968 in “Archives of Dermatology” This study found that applying scalp sebum from young men to rabbit ear canals caused follicular hyperkeratosis, suggesting sebum stimulates the formation of comedones, a key feature in acne vulgaris.
11 citations
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May 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 23-year-old woman who experienced hair breakage along her anterior hairline due to the formation of bubbles in the hair shafts from blow-drying techniques.
6 citations
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January 2014 in “Pediatric annals” This case report describes a 21-day-old infant with erythematous annular scaly plaques and pustules on the face and scalp, which did not improve with topical corticosteroid cream.
January 2018 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Treatment with dapsone, topical corticosteroids, and antibiotics improved the man's skin conditions.