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VIDEO: Isotretinoin efficacious in treating transgender patients receiving gender-affirming treatment
Isotretinoin is effective and well tolerated in transgender individuals with acne receiving masculinizing gender-affirming hormonal therapy.
Jeremy Visser
Jul 4, 20241 min read


VIDEO: Study finds link between skin disorder visibility and stigma
The visibility of a skin disorder is directly linked to stigma including bullying.
Jeremy Visser
May 29, 20241 min read

Benzoyl peroxide in acne products may degrade into benzene
Testing by Valisure, an independent pharmaceutical quality assurance company, has shown that benzene—a known human carcinogen—can form at...
John Evans
Mar 15, 20242 min read


VIDEO: Study suggests multilevel changes may be needed to reduce impact of acne in trans patients
Multilevel changes may be needed to reduce the impact of acne-related stigma and barriers to acne treatment in trans patients.
Jeremy Visser
Feb 8, 20241 min read


Acne vaccine shows promise in early research
Findings from animal model research show promising results for an acne vaccine that targets a pro-inflammatory variant of hyaluronidase...
John Evans
Jan 26, 20242 min read


VIDEO: Early acne education may improve health literacy, treatment compliance
A recent medical student-led initiative has shown that early acne education can help improve health literacy and treatment compliance.
Jeremy Visser
Jan 25, 20241 min read


Study: Individuals with acne prone to social and professional stigma
A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston has demonstrated that individuals with acne experience stigmatizing attitudes in...
Allan Ryan
Dec 18, 20232 min read


Some evidence for oral nutraceutical supplements for acne Tx
Findings from a systematic review suggest there may be a role for nutraceutical supplements in the treatment of acne. However, the...
John Evans
Nov 17, 20231 min read
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