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Allan Ryan
Mar 7, 20222 min read
Anti-microbial peptide influences acne pathogenesis
New research suggests that while hair follicles do contribute to the development of acne, adipogenic fibroblasts outside of hair...
Allan Ryan
Feb 28, 20221 min read
Identified: New genetic variants linked to acne
A new study that analyzed genetic data from more than 20,000 individuals with acne has identified 29 additional genetic variants linked...
John Evans
Feb 18, 20221 min read
Lactobacilli probiotic cream reduces acne lesions
Researchers have found a way to alter the skin microbiome and reduce inflammation using lactobacilli to treat acne. The findings were...
John Evans
Oct 18, 20211 min read
Suicidal behaviours not increased with use of isotretinoin
A retrospective study of an insurance database in the U.S. has revealed patients with acne who were prescribed isotretinoin were less...
John Evans
Jul 30, 20211 min read
Many women unsatisfied with acne treatment
Findings from a qualitative study in women with adult acne show that the skin condition leads to strong concerns about appearance. As...
John Evans
Oct 16, 20201 min read
Metformin improves PCOS-related acne
Metformin, either as a stand-alone or adjuvant therapy, seems to improve acne symptoms in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),...
by Bianca Quijano
Dec 24, 20182 min read
Isotretinoin may have transformative effect on skin microbiome
Isotretinoin also reduced the overall number of Propionibacterium bacteria, while it simultaneously increased the diversity of the individua
by Cory Perla
Dec 20, 20181 min read
Acne: Genetic factors related to pore and hair follicle size may contribute to severity
Twelve new genetic regions were identified in the study, increasing the number of specific genetic regions associated with acne to 15.
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