February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fractional infrared technology is effective and safe for treating cervical laxity.
June 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” PRP therapy effectively treats alopecia areata and atrophic acne scars.
June 2019 in “Asian Journal of Medical Research” The dermaroller caused less hyperpigmentation and no itching compared to the fractional CO2 laser.
October 2024 in “OBM Transplantation” PRGF can improve acne and scars.
106 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma with microneedling works better for acne scars than microneedling with water.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Fluid Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) is more effective and faster at improving acne scars than Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), with similar mild side effects.
1 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic”
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Autologous cell-based therapies, especially SVF, effectively and safely improve atrophic acne scars.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combining fractional CO2 laser with type III collagen improves acne scar treatment.
9 citations
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June 2019 in “JAAD case reports” Laser hair removal can help treat acne keloidalis nuchae, but results vary and a standard scoring system is needed.
3 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Topical Flutamide 1% gel effectively and safely reduces acne.
January 2012 in “Journal of Islamic International Medical College” Using topical steroids for acne is a bad idea and causes many skin problems.
134 citations
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January 2019 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Antibiotics can reduce acne but may lead to resistant bacteria, and understanding the skin's bacteria is important for treatment.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Natural Products” Combining shikimic acid and Prunus mume extract may effectively treat acne naturally.
December 2024 in “Medicina (Ribeirão Preto)” Adverse reactions to isotretinoin in acne treatment are common and mainly linked to treatment duration.
May 2024 in “Aktualʹnì problemi sučasnoï medicini: Vìsnik Ukraïnsʹkoï medičnoï stomatologìčnoï akademì” Spironolactone and clascoterone are promising acne treatments with fewer side effects.
26 citations
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February 2022 in “Annals of Palliative Medicine” Ultra-pulse CO2 fractional laser improves acne scars with minimal side effects and faster healing.
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.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Combining subcision, PRP, and microneedling effectively treats acne scars with minimal side effects.
January 2013 in “Xiandai shengwu yixue jinzhan” Finasteride effectively treats acne, especially severe cases, with low recurrence rates.
5 citations
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February 2025 in “Drug Development Research” Repurposed drugs offer a promising, safe, and effective acne treatment.
4 citations
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January 2007 in “Iraqi postgraduate Medical Journal”
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A new hand-held light therapy device was found to be safe and effective for treating mild-to-moderate acne.
Delonix polymeric nanoparticles with isotretinoin effectively treat acne by targeting hair follicles and reducing skin irritation.
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.
2 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride is more effective and satisfactory than montelukast for treating moderate acne in women.
January 2010 in “Laboratory animal science” The capsules effectively reduced micro-acne in rabbit ears.
September 2017 in “BAUST Journal”
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October 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.