8 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lower irisin levels in the blood may indicate more severe acne.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Certain gene variations might be linked to severe acne in women but not in men.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “BioMed Research International” Acne in reproductive-age women may be linked to conditions like PCOS and lifestyle factors, so doctors should check for these when treating acne.
3 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher doses of spironolactone may improve acne in PCOS patients, but side effects are a concern.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Longer TA repeats in the SRD5A2 gene may increase acne risk in Chinese people.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” 65% TCA improves acne scars more but has more side effects than 50% GA.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” An integrative homeopathic approach may help manage acne, but more research is needed.
November 2025 in “Research Review” Probiotics can help reduce acne and improve skin health.
February 2024 in “International journal of health, medicine and nursing practice” Raising awareness about PCOS can improve women's quality of life.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Patients with acne vulgaris have lower serum irisin levels.
30% supramolecular salicylic acid is safe and effective for treating mild to moderate facial acne.
Spironolactone may be a better acne treatment for adult women than antibiotics.
78 citations
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February 2011 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.
12 citations
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May 2017 in “Medicine” Oral isotretinoin was recommended for a 21-year-old woman with severe acne.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Injecting any solution helps acne scars, and ultrasound is useful for checking treatment results.
November 2024 in “American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research” The acne treatment improved skin texture and acne lesions but not scars.
September 2023 in “International journal of biomedicine” Minoxidil might help treat acne scars by reducing collagen buildup.
February 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” The combined treatments were highly effective for improving atrophic acne scars.
17 citations
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June 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Many women with hard-to-treat acne also have PCOS.
75 citations
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
32 citations
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October 2003 Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
12 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Adult acne severity is influenced by stress, skin sensitivity, makeup, stopping oral contraceptives, and requires female-specific treatment guidelines.
8 citations
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May 1998 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Acne is caused by increased sebum, abnormal skin shedding, bacteria, and inflammation, not dirt; treatments vary from creams to antibiotics or isotretinoin, with severe cases needing a dermatologist's care.
5 citations
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December 2014 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” Ciproterone acetate improves hair regrowth and acne in most female patients.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.
3 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Acne is common in adult women, often continues from adolescence, and can lead to scarring.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplant using beard hair made acne scars on cheeks less visible with minimal scarring in the donor area.
2 citations
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January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.
1 citations
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August 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Birth control pills and anti-androgen medications help manage hair growth, acne, and hair loss in women with PCOS.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Individualized homeopathic treatment improved acne when conventional methods failed.