5 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This study found that Malassezia folliculitis, common among young adult males, can be distinguished from truncal acne by its clinical features and responds well to antifungal treatment.
January 2008 in “Padua Research Archive (University of Padua)” This study observed that hereditary factors were associated with acne duration but not severity, and found a potential role of CYP450 1A1 polymorphisms in acne pathogenesis.
This research review found that spironolactone can significantly improve acne severity more effectively than a placebo, with 73.3% of patients reporting satisfaction despite a 26.7% rate of adverse events among the 1,548 participants studied.
This paper reviews the current evidence regarding the off-label use of spironolactone for acne management, noting that despite its long-standing application in acne treatment, it has not yet received FDA approval for this indication.
78 citations
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June 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study highlights the evolving understanding of acne's pathophysiology and suggests that targeting pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β, IL-17, IL-23, and TNFα with biological antibodies may offer new treatment strategies for severe acne and its scars.
29 citations
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March 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review found that combined oral contraceptives and spironolactone are effective treatments for adult acne in women, but noted that oral contraceptives increase the risk of venous thromboembolism and require individual risk assessment before use.
15 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article offers strategies for managing acne effectively and safely, emphasizing treatment optimization, patient tailoring, and addressing antimicrobial resistance, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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February 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” New acne treatments include combination creams, advanced retinoids, and light therapies, focusing on safety and patient adherence.
March 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This source provides a comprehensive review of acne vulgaris, highlighting its pathophysiology, epidemiology, molecular mechanisms, and treatment options, emphasizing the significance of addressing acne's psychosocial burden for adolescents and beyond.
68 citations
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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.
65 citations
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February 2009 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This paper discusses the hypothesis that anti-acne agents may work by reducing FGFR2 signaling, and emphasizes FGFR2's potential role in acne pathogenesis, but it reports no new experimental findings.
14 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” This article discusses the clinical presentation and management challenges of menopausal acne, noting its multifactorial etiology and recommending tailored treatment approaches based on acne severity and associated features, without reporting new clinical results.
126 citations
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October 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report verifies isotretinoin's significant efficacy in treating severe acne over the past year in the U.S., highlighting the need for careful patient selection and monitoring due to potential side effects.
27 citations
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June 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that acne keloidalis nuchae was associated with pseudofolliculitis barbae, chronic scalp folliculitis, and aspects of the metabolic syndrome, particularly hypertension, in the examined population.
19 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, isotretinoin treatment in women with severe acne increased body weight and triglycerides but did not affect androgens or insulin sensitivity.
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.
November 2015 in “International journal of science and research” This study found that adult acne is more inflammatory than adolescent acne and predominantly affects the cheeks, jaw-line, and chin.
116 citations
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review discusses various treatment options for adult female acne, highlighting the need for tailored approaches due to individual patient needs and reports no clinical outcomes.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that 32.5% of reproductive-age women in Sichuan, China, had acne, with significant associations between acne and conditions such as PCOS and hyperandrogenism.
5 citations
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May 2017 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” 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.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review discusses various treatments for adult acne in women, including topical, systemic, and alternative therapies, and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reviews the multifaceted approach required for acne vulgaris treatment, emphasizing individualized combination therapies tailored to clinical severity and patient psychological profiles, but no new results are included.
April 2024 in “International journal of women's health” This review explores adult female acne, focusing on its multifactorial causes, treatment options, and impact on quality of life, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This review traces the historical understanding and treatment of acne across ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations, but provides no new clinical findings.
9 citations
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April 2021 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” This review highlights that clascoterone, a newly FDA-approved topical androgen antagonist, effectively reduces both non-inflammatory and inflammatory acne lesions with no systemic effects, making it a promising new option for acne treatment in both male and female patients.
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58 citations
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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.
68 citations
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July 2016 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review highlights that light and laser therapies, such as the 1064-nm Nd:YAG and 810-nm diode lasers, may offer significant improvement for acne keloidalis nuchae with minimal side effects, though larger trials are needed.
59 citations
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December 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the clinical features and treatment challenges of acne keloidalis nuchae, a form of chronic scarring folliculitis, and reports no new results.
46 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that lifestyle factors such as diet, personal history, and psychological stress may be linked to the development of adult female acne, based on observed associations in a case-control setting.
18 citations
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August 2011 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” This study found that a combination of low-dose isotretinoin and oral azithromycin pulse effectively treats severe acne with an acceptable side effect profile and relatively low relapse rates.