463 citations
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September 2004 in “Clinics in dermatology” Effective acne treatments should reduce sebum, bacteria, and inflammation, with isotretinoin being the best for severe cases.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Experimental dermatology” New imaging techniques can assess and track changes in mouse acne without harm, aiding treatment choices.
January 2025 in “Open Medicine” Acne may signal underlying metabolic issues, and lifestyle changes can help manage both.
January 2024 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Tazarotene gel may be more effective for acne than adapalene gel.
47 citations
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April 2021 in “BMC Medical Genomics” Certain gene variants can influence acne risk and severity.
December 2022 in “Cureus” Adult women with acne in Iraq often have more severe symptoms and hormone-related issues than younger girls with acne.
63 citations
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May 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Increased FGFR2b signaling, influenced by androgens, plays a role in causing acne.
9 citations
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June 2020 in “Trials” The trial aims to test if spironolactone is an effective acne treatment for women without the side effects of current treatments.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Healthcare” Combining a 675 nm laser with isotretinoin improves acne treatment results.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Acne treatment with isotretinoin increases the presence of p53, a protein, in skin and oil glands, which may help reduce acne severity.
July 2025 in “Annals of Human Genetics” Genetics play a major role in acne, but environmental factors and epigenetics also contribute.
April 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Paris polyphylla saponins may effectively treat acne due to their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
July 2014 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” The document concluded with a call for article submissions for the 2014 Writing Awards.
12 citations
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March 2017 in “Medicinal Chemistry Research” Some curcumin-like compounds can effectively and safely block the enzyme linked to hair loss and other conditions related to male hormones.
5 citations
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August 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” Combining Pulsed Dye Laser with Pingyangmycin is effective and safe for treating acne scars.
2 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Acne is strongly linked to high BMI, hair loss, menstrual issues, family history, and eating too many sweets and fatty foods, but not to excessive hair growth.
194 citations
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October 2018 in “Microbiome” Acne is linked to complex skin microbe interactions, and new findings suggest microbiome-based treatments could be effective.
18 citations
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October 2024 in “Medical Science Monitor” Improving skin barrier function is crucial for better acne treatment.
10 citations
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March 2021 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Certain gene variants are linked to severe acne, especially in males.
3 citations
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February 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Diet and gut health may influence acne development.
2 citations
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May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Home-use medical-cosmetic devices like lasers for hair removal may be convenient but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
October 2025 in “Cosmetics” Genetic insights can lead to personalized treatments for acne, androgenetic alopecia, and alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” Herbs like neem, tulsi, and tea tree oil may treat dandruff without side effects.
September 2022 in “Dermato” Adult acne is often related to hormonal disorders, especially in women, and may need long-term treatment involving specialists.
21 citations
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April 2008 in “Toxicologic Pathology” CI-1033 causes skin lesions in rats, similar to humans, due to EGF receptor inhibition.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Spironolactone can cause side effects like high potassium levels and breast enlargement, and patients need careful monitoring.
January 1993 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Natural products like propolis are causing more skin allergies, and certain skin treatments and medications have various side effects and risks.
64 citations
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June 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
28 citations
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May 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp inflammation can cause multiple hairs to grow from one follicle.
24 citations
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July 2019 in “Cochrane library” Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.