76 citations
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
18 citations
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October 2024 in “Medical Science Monitor” Improving skin barrier function is crucial for better acne treatment.
2 citations
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July 2008 in “Paediatrics & child health” Severe acne in a young girl may indicate underlying hormonal issues.
July 2011 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” A 15-year-old girl has a skin condition causing blisters on her feet, likely inherited from her family.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Pubertal acne is linked to hormonal changes, affects quality of life, and is treated similarly to adult acne.
December 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Trametinib can cause skin issues, but they can often be managed without stopping the drug.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Acne affects mental health and requires comprehensive treatment.
January 2018 in “The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences” A young man had a rare case of hair cysts on his elbows, which was hard to diagnose and treat.
December 2013 in “Cumhuriyet Tıp Dergisi/Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi dergisi” Erlotinib can cause acne-like skin issues, needing early treatment and possible dosage adjustments.
38 citations
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Common acne treatments can cause various side effects, like skin irritation and more serious issues, but combination therapies are often more effective and better tolerated.
February 2006 in “Expert review of dermatology” Acne is caused by hormones, genetics, skin cell buildup, oil production, bacteria, and inflammation.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” EGFR-targeted cancer therapy can cause skin issues starting at hair follicles, leading to inflammation.
52 citations
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October 2016 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Some medications can cause acne, and stopping these drugs is the main treatment.
11 citations
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October 2003 in “Contraception”
16 citations
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August 1992 in “PubMed” Anabolic-androgenic steroids can cause skin issues like acne and oily skin by enlarging oil glands and changing skin oils.
July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” Using combined treatments can help manage acne by targeting the bacteria and skin changes that cause it.
11 citations
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November 1996 in “Pediatric dermatology” Trichostasis spinulosa can look like acne but usually affects adults, not children.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” Checkpoint inhibitor therapy can cause skin issues, from mild rashes to severe reactions.
Adult acne significantly affects quality of life, highlighting the need for early treatment to prevent scarring and psychological stress.
43 citations
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November 2018 in “Nature Communications” Genetic variations affecting skin structure play a key role in severe acne.
February 2022 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Improper steroid use can cause skin issues like rosacea, which may improve after stopping the steroid and using benzoyl peroxide.
March 2021 in “Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira” 68 citations
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Personalized acne treatments and new therapies show promise for better results.
2 citations
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October 1974 in “Archives of Dermatology” The woman's skin condition persisted for 20 years despite treatments.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Safer, alternative therapies like herbal treatments and lifestyle changes are needed for acne.
February 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
51 citations
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September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The conclusion is that acne, alopecia, and hyperhidrosis are common skin issues with various treatments available, and accurate diagnosis is key for effective management.
37 citations
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September 2005 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A man with scalp and neck skin issues improved after a year of oral isotretinoin.
1 citations
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November 1996 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
November 2015 in “Pediatrics in review” The boy had severe facial swelling and scalp infection after using his mother's shampoo.