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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.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Vitamin C-based nanovesicles effectively treat acne.
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May 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Non-ablative fractional laser treatments have a low risk of side effects in Asian patients.
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January 2024 in “International Journal of Environment Agriculture and Biotechnology” Women with PCOS can lead healthy lives with proper diagnosis and treatment.
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November 2025 in “Healthcare” Combining a 675 nm laser with isotretinoin improves acne treatment results.
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