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.
November 2025 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare” Combining fire needle therapy with doxycycline improves severe acne more than doxycycline alone.
September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Kūlaris improved quality of life for acne sufferers without side effects.
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.
June 2024 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Azelaic acid micro/nanocrystals, especially with ultrasound and salicylic acid, greatly improve acne treatment.
April 2024 in “International journal of women's health” Adult female acne is a complex condition that can worsen with menopause, requiring holistic treatment and tailored skincare at different life stages.
February 2024 in “International journal of health, medicine and nursing practice” Raising awareness about PCOS can improve women's quality of life.
Acne is linked to vitamin B12 deficiency.
Diet and supplements can significantly affect acne, with some foods and nutrients reducing and others worsening it.
January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.
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March 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Testosterone treatment in transgender teens can worsen acne, requiring careful treatment due to mental health and medication side effects.
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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.
Spironolactone may be a better acne treatment for adult women than antibiotics.
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February 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Oral spironolactone's effectiveness for adult female acne is not well-supported by strong evidence.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Acne is linked to inflammation and insulin resistance, and is associated with various syndromes that require different treatments.
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January 1998 in “Dermatology” Birth control pills and cyproterone acetate can help treat acne in women, especially when linked to hormonal issues.
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November 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Hormonal imbalances, often indicating conditions like PCOS, are common in women with hard-to-treat acne, and a treatment approach addressing these imbalances may be needed.
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November 2018 in “Nature Communications” Genetic variations affecting skin structure play a key role in severe acne.
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April 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.
February 2026 in “Health Science Reports” Understanding acne medication chemistry helps doctors treat acne better.
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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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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Isotretinoin effectively treats acne with low risk if dosed correctly.
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December 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Adult female acne is complex and requires a combination of treatments for effective management.
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October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride is more effective and satisfactory than montelukast for treating moderate acne in women.
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” Understanding how acne develops in different diseases could lead to new treatments.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Transgender individuals face unique skin issues, often due to hormone therapy, requiring specialized and stigma-free dermatologic care.
July 2025 in “Annals of Human Genetics” Genetics play a major role in acne, but environmental factors and epigenetics also contribute.
January 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Clascoterone cream effectively reduces acne severity and is safe for patients 12 and older.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.