November 2014 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Eating high-glycemic and dairy foods can increase hormones that may cause acne and other health issues.
January 2019 in “Advances in Environmental Biology” Propionibacterium acnes contributes to acne and antibiotic resistance, needing new treatments.
13 citations
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January 2024 in “Cureus” Acne significantly affects both physical health and mental well-being.
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January 2023 in “Middle East Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects quality of life and needs better treatment strategies.
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.
Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating acne.
11 citations
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Isotretinoin effectively treated severe acne in HIV-positive women, with improved skin and CD4 counts, but some experienced side effects like skin dryness and hair loss.
9 citations
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April 2021 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” Clascoterone is a new, effective, and safe acne treatment without systemic side effects.
2 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” A new surgical technique effectively cures acne in most patients.
175 citations
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April 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Isotretinoin is highly effective in treating severe acne, rosacea, and gram-negative folliculitis.
96 citations
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September 2008 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.
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.
42 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Adult female acne requires a comprehensive treatment approach, including medical options and lifestyle changes, with attention to psychological well-being.
37 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” ALA-photodynamic therapy helps reduce acne by causing acne cell death and lowering certain skin protein levels.
19 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Propionibacterium acnes might be linked to hair casts and possibly alopecia.
16 citations
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July 2002 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” Birth control pills can help reduce mild to moderate acne in women.
13 citations
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September 2016 in “Acta Médica Portuguesa” Many adults in Porto have acne, but few know or treat it.
12 citations
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September 2003 in “Current paediatrics” Early treatment of acne is important to prevent scarring and improve appearance, using medications that can have side effects.
5 citations
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February 2019 in “BioMed Research International” Acne in reproductive-age women may be linked to conditions like PCOS and lifestyle factors, so doctors should check for these when treating acne.
3 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Acne is common in adult women, often continues from adolescence, and can lead to scarring.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Advanced Biomedical Research” Oral isotretinoin and cyproterone compound are equally effective for treating acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” The gel with hops extract effectively treats severe acne wounds by healing and reducing infection.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that effective acne treatment requires a personalized combination of therapies and long-term commitment, with retinoids being important for maintenance.
April 2026 in “Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi” Severe acne patients have higher inflammatory markers than healthy people.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” An integrative homeopathic approach may help manage acne, but more research is needed.
August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” C4BPA protein may link acne severity and insulin resistance.
July 2025 in “JUNIOR RESEARCHERS” Wearing masks has increased skin issues like acne and eczema, especially in women and young people.
Higher apelin-12 levels may indicate more severe acne.
October 2024 in “Iraqi postgraduate medical journal” Ciprofloxacin is slightly more effective than Clindamycin for reducing acne.
November 2023 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)” A dermoscope helps accurately tell apart Pityrosporum folliculitis and Acne vulgaris.