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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
Feb 18, 20221 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
Oct 18, 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
Jul 30, 20211 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),...
John Evans
Oct 16, 20201 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 Bianca Quijano
Dec 24, 20182 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.
by Cory Perla
Dec 20, 20181 min read


Seasonal changes in skin lipids may worsen acne in winter
These lower levels of ceramides partly resolve in the summer months, according to a study published in the journal Experimental Dermatology
by Cory Perla
Nov 30, 20181 min read
Experimental acne vaccine targets P.acnes inflammatory factor
When investigators vaccinated mice with CAMP factor, they found the vaccination considerably reduced the growth of P. acnes and production o
by John Evans
Sep 7, 20182 min read
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