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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.


by Cory Perla
Nov 30, 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 John Evans
Sep 7, 20182 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 Bianca Quijano
Jun 19, 20182 min read
Acne in women: Spironolactone new alternative to antibiotics
Within a year, 14.4% of patients on spironolactone and 13.4% of patients on antibiotics had switched to different treatments. According to r
by Kyra White
May 31, 20182 min read
Skin acceptance reducing acne stigma
A new trend called skin positivity is emerging. A number of celebrities are fighting against the stigma associated with acne, and that...
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