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Glossary Topical Acne Treatment

medication applied to skin to treat acne

Topical Acne Treatment refers to medications applied directly to the skin to treat acne. These treatments often include ingredients like benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, or retinoids, which help reduce inflammation, kill bacteria, and promote the shedding of dead skin cells to prevent clogged pores.

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research Impact of Topical Vehicles and Cutaneous Delivery Technologies on Patient Adherence and Treatment Outcomes in Acne and Rosacea.

8 citations , May 2023 in “PubMed”

This review discusses emerging drug delivery technologies and formulations for acne and rosacea, noting that microencapsulation enables combining benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin to enhance tolerability and prevention of oxidation.

research Comparison of efficacy of topical tazarotene 0.1% versus topical adapalene 0.1% in treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris

December 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists”

This study found that in treating mild to moderate acne vulgaris, topical tazarotene 0.1% was more effective than topical adapalene 0.1%, with 100% of patients using tazarotene achieving the desired outcome compared to 75.3% in the adapalene group.

research Nanocarriers‐Based Topical Formulations for Acne Treatment

February 2023

This chapter reviews nanocarriers for acne therapy, highlighting their ability to reduce lesions and inflammation while improving the safety and effectiveness of treatment, though no new clinical results are reported.

research 344 Topical carbamide peroxide for treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris

April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found that 10% carbamide peroxide significantly reduced acne lesions compared to a vehicle solution, suggesting it as an effective and safe alternative to benzoyl peroxide for treating mild to moderate acne.

research RU 58841-myristate–prodrug development for topical treatment of acne and androgenetic alopecia.

26 citations , January 2005 in “PubMed”

This study reports that RU 58841-myristate, a new antiandrogen prodrug formulated with solid lipid nanoparticles, shows potential for targeting hair follicles in preclinical laboratory settings.

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community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.

168 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.

community My hairline after 10 months of treatment

in Progress Pictures 154 upvotes 4 months ago

The user shared their 10-month hair loss treatment progress using Finasteride, Topical Minoxidil, and microneedling, noting significant improvement in their hairline. They also mentioned that Finasteride helped with acne, and other users discussed additional treatments like tretinoin and observed hair regrowth patterns.

community 5 months only topical minoxidil

in Progress Pictures 155 upvotes 4 months ago

Minoxidil is effective for hair growth but may not provide lasting results without addressing DHT, which finasteride or dutasteride can help with. Users report mixed experiences with side effects from these treatments, including acne and itching from minoxidil.

community Fin completely cured my highly resistant hormonal acne 22m

7 upvotes 2 years ago

Finasteride effectively treated hormonal acne for multiple users, including the original poster. Topical treatments like Winlevi are effective but expensive and not always covered by insurance.

community Burning sensation and acne along temples accompanied by aggressive recession. On 0.5mg dut, 1.25mg fin EOD, and oral min 5mg daily.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced temple recession, shedding, and acne while on 0.5mg dutasteride, 1.25mg finasteride every other day, and 5mg oral minoxidil daily. They are considering switching treatments due to worsening symptoms and are contemplating using a topical anti-androgen like RU58841.

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