February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fractional infrared technology is effective and safe for treating cervical laxity.
186 citations
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July 1998 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.
46 citations
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September 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.
24 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hormonal treatment is effective for women with acne not helped by usual treatments, especially if they have hormonal imbalances.
9 citations
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April 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hormonal therapies, like flutamide and cyproterone acetate, are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne, especially those with hormone imbalance or resistant acne.
April 2026 in “Biomedical Research and Therapy” CYB5R1 and IL1A genes may be linked to different types of acne scars.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Homeopathy may help improve acne scars and emotional well-being.
119 citations
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January 2012 in “Nutrition & Metabolism” Modern lifestyles, including poor diet, stress, and long-term use of certain medications, hinder the body's ability to heal from inflammation, leading to chronic diseases.
105 citations
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January 2009 in “Medicine” Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.
99 citations
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December 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that certain genetic mutations and dietary factors are involved in acne development, and treatments like isotretinoin and diet changes can help manage it.
75 citations
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May 1986 in “Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism” Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
59 citations
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December 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Acne keloidalis nuchae is a tough-to-treat condition that greatly affects quality of life, especially in men of African descent.
47 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” The best way to treat acne is to prevent healthy skin glands from turning into acne lesions by controlling the triggers early on.
43 citations
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May 1986 in “Clinics in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne but less so for hair loss, with side effects similar to birth control pills.
41 citations
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June 2010 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Isotretinoin is safe and effective for acne, with common side effects like dry lips; serious side effects are rare.
31 citations
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June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
18 citations
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August 2011 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Low-dose isotretinoin combined with pulsed azithromycin cleared acne in most patients, with mild side effects.
8 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Women with persistent acne and high levels of antimullerian hormone are more likely to have polycystic ovarian syndrome.
3 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher doses of spironolactone may improve acne in PCOS patients, but side effects are a concern.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplant using beard hair made acne scars on cheeks less visible with minimal scarring in the donor area.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Web of Multidisciplinary Studies” Restoring microbial balance and using exosome therapies may help treat hair disorders like alopecia and acne.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” People with acne tend to have lower iron levels.
September 2024 in “Advanced medical journal” Spironolactone is effective and safe for treating acne in women, especially those over 25 with hormonal imbalances.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” The combination treatment improved acne scars.
The method creates realistic, anonymous acne face images for research, achieving 97.6% accuracy in classification.
September 2023 in “International journal of biomedicine” Minoxidil might help treat acne scars by reducing collagen buildup.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH) can mimic PCOS and requires genetic testing for proper diagnosis and treatment.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The 3D-SeboSkin model effectively simulates Hidradenitis suppurativa and is useful for future research.
Low-dose sorafenib can cause severe facial acne, treatable with topical medication.
38 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.