136 citations
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April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.
April 2026 in “Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi” Severe acne patients have higher inflammatory markers than healthy people.
17 citations
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June 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Researchers developed a nanomedicine for acne treatment that delivers medication with less irritation and is non-irritating for oily skin.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The serum with microneedling effectively treats alopecia areata by enhancing drug delivery and is safe and patient-friendly.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol/chlormadinone acetate is effective in reducing acne and improving other skin conditions related to high androgen levels.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Overactive Wnt signaling in mouse skin stem cells causes acne-like cysts and shrinking oil glands, which some treatments can partially fix.
1 citations
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October 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Abnormal Wnt signaling in hair follicle stem cells can lead to acne-like cysts.
24 citations
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March 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Testosterone treatment in transgender teens can worsen acne, requiring careful treatment due to mental health and medication side effects.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The moisturizing cream used after a chemical peel was well tolerated and effectively moisturized the skin.
39 citations
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May 2011 in “Human Immunology” Genetics play a role in acne, but how exactly they contribute is not fully understood.
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.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Patients with acne vulgaris have lower serum irisin levels.
49 citations
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August 2007 in “Dermatologic surgery” New treatments for acne scars are safer and more effective because we understand the causes better.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Acne keloidalis nuchae is a hair loss condition affecting men of African descent, causing scar-like bumps on the scalp and neck.
December 2023 in “PubMed” Homemade skin products can cause allergic reactions, so use registered products if you have allergies.
5 citations
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April 2013 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Oral zinc therapy is effective for treating acrodermatitis enteropathica.
September 2024 in “Health Problems of Civilization” Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but has significant side effects requiring careful monitoring.
9 citations
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March 2011 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” The document concludes that anticonvulsants like phenytoin may cause skin reactions by affecting tryptophan metabolism and suggests researching vitamin levels in patients with drug reactions.
September 2021 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Certain gene variations are linked to a higher risk of severe acne, suggesting a genetic influence on the condition.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” DHT may reduce inflammation caused by certain bacteria in skin cells.
December 2023 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” New methods help diagnose skin conditions caused by too much male hormone in women, like acne, hair loss, and excess hair growth.
June 2023 in “Value in Health” Alopecia areata treatments often cause headaches and infections, highlighting the need for safer options.
6 citations
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January 2000 in “The Journal of Trace Elements in Experimental Medicine” Zinc supplements effectively treat acrodermatitis enteropathica.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Natural Products” Combining shikimic acid and Prunus mume extract may effectively treat acne naturally.
78 citations
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June 1989 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” Acne keloidalis is a chronic skin condition on the back of the neck in young black men, needing surgery for severe cases.
February 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Inflammatory acne damages skin stem cells and reduces their growth, leading to atrophic acne scars.
37 citations
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June 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Adult skin quickly reacts to short-term environmental and internal stress, leading to various skin issues and the need for protective measures.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” People with acne have a different balance of certain antioxidants in their blood compared to healthy individuals.
January 2023 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Azelaic acid treats acne, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation with minimal side effects.
March 2023 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” The improved tretinoin lotion effectively treats acne with minimal irritation, even in children as young as 9.