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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.
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanocarriers can make acne treatments more effective and gentle on the skin.
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February 2025 in “Drug Development Research” Repurposed drugs offer a promising, safe, and effective acne treatment.
July 2025 in “Canadian Family Physician” Use topical treatments for mild acne and oral treatments for moderate to severe acne, avoiding antibiotic monotherapy.
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May 2024 in “Molecules” Glycyrrhetinic acid from licorice may help treat acne by reducing inflammation and oil production.
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February 2024 in “Cosmetics” Cannabidiol shows promise as an effective treatment for acne.
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March 2009 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters” Chemicals called 4-(alkylthio)- and 4-(arylthio)-benzonitrile derivatives can potentially reduce oil production on skin, which could help treat conditions like acne and hair loss.
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April 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Antiandrogens can treat acne, hirsutism, and seborrhea by reducing sebum production and androgen action.
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March 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Hormonal antiandrogen therapy for acne is underused and can reduce the need for antibiotics.
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January 2019 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Antibiotics can reduce acne but may lead to resistant bacteria, and understanding the skin's bacteria is important for treatment.
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January 2026 in “International Journal of Medical Science” Combining Adapalene with Benzoyl Peroxide is more effective for treating mild acne than using Adapalene alone.
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October 2018 in “Microbiome” Acne is linked to complex skin microbe interactions, and new findings suggest microbiome-based treatments could be effective.
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May 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Personalized acne treatments and new therapies show promise for better results.
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” New genetic factors linked to acne risk were discovered, highlighting the role of certain pathways and genes.
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March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The lotion and shampoo effectively treated scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
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January 2017 in “Organic Process Research & Development” In 2017, a new method was created to efficiently produce a topical antiandrogen, a compound used to treat excess sebum and acne, with a high yield and purity.