January 2008 in “Padua Research Archive (University of Padua)” Hereditary factors affect acne duration, not severity, and late-onset acne in females has different causes.
February 2006 in “Expert review of dermatology” Acne is caused by hormones, genetics, skin cell buildup, oil production, bacteria, and inflammation.
July 2002 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills help treat acne, especially when caused by excess male hormones, and are safe to use with antibiotics.
September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with acne have more CD4+ immune cells in their skin than healthy people.
January 1990 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Clinical features of hyperandrogenism do not predict the success of conventional acne treatment in women.
July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women's acne improvement with antibiotics is not linked to signs of high male hormones.
Cyproterone acetate is an effective treatment for women with acne, hair loss, and excessive hair growth.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Individualized homeopathic treatment improved acne when conventional methods failed.
February 2026 in “Health Science Reports” Understanding acne medication chemistry helps doctors treat acne better.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Medical Science” Combining Adapalene with Benzoyl Peroxide is more effective for treating mild acne than using Adapalene alone.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy” IgG4-related disease can cause scalp hair loss that looks like acne keloidalis nuchae.
November 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Topical tretinoin effectively treats acne and photoaging, with potential for other skin conditions, but more research is needed.
November 2025 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare” Combining fire needle therapy with doxycycline improves severe acne more than doxycycline alone.
October 2025 in “Saúde (Santa Maria)” Spironolactone is an effective and safe treatment for acne in adult women.
October 2025 in “Nepal Journal of Dermatology Venereology & Leprology” Testosterone levels don't predict acne severity in adult women.
October 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A 16-year-old boy's facial condition improved with doxycycline, suggesting an immune response to hair follicle damage.
September 2025 in “The health sciences AUS.” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide effectively treats acne keloidalis nuchae with minimal side effects.
Transplanting cultured skin sheets improved acne scars in four patients.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Better diagnostic and treatment strategies are needed for acne keloidalis nuchae, especially in high-risk groups.
Acne keloidalis nuchae causes scarring on the scalp, mainly in African American males, and early treatment is important to prevent lasting damage.
May 2025 in “Oxford Academix (Oxford)” Dermatology trainees lack standardized guidelines and education for treating testosterone-induced skin conditions in transmasculine individuals.
March 2025 in “Canadian dermatology today.” Clascoterone cream 1% is effective and well-tolerated for treating acne and other related conditions.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” People with acne tend to have lower iron levels.
January 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Clascoterone cream effectively reduces acne severity and is safe for patients 12 and older.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Dermoscopy effectively assesses and improves acne scar treatments.
December 2024 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Transgender acne treatment requires a tailored approach with ongoing topical treatments and ceramide-rich moisturizers.
November 2024 in “American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research” The acne treatment improved skin texture and acne lesions but not scars.
October 2024 in “Iraqi postgraduate medical journal” Ciprofloxacin is slightly more effective than Clindamycin for reducing acne.
September 2024 in “Health Problems of Civilization” Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but has significant side effects requiring careful monitoring.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” The combination treatment improved acne scars.