December 2010 in “Zanco Journal of Medical Sciences” Acne is more common and severe in females, often with pre-menstrual flare-ups and associated with seborrhea.
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.
29 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Photodynamic Therapy is an effective treatment for mild to severe acne.
10 citations
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December 1996 in “Fertility and Sterility” Women with acne have lower levels of a specific hormone marker than women without acne.
30 citations
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April 2014 in “Seminars in Reproductive Medicine” Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers is hard because its symptoms often look like normal puberty, and there's a need for better diagnosis methods and agreement on criteria.
26 citations
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November 2011 in “Arquivos Brasileiros De Endocrinologia E Metabologia” Diagnosing PCOS in teenagers should focus on signs of excess male hormones and not rely solely on ovarian ultrasound or irregular periods, and should be reassessed in adulthood.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Retinoids change the fat content in skin oil and reduce bacteria growth, helping to treat acne.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 16-year-old girl's skin rash was likely caused by an infection and improved with topical steroids.
29 citations
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March 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is significantly influenced by genetics, and understanding its genetic basis could lead to better, targeted treatments.
3 citations
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November 2013 in “PubMed” 7 citations
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March 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Acne lesions don't show increased keratinocyte growth compared to healthy hair follicles.
4 citations
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September 2006 in “Prescriber” Use topical retinoids for most acne cases, sometimes combined with other treatments.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Hormonal treatments like birth control pills can improve acne in women with excess hair growth and hormone imbalances.
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.
71 citations
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November 2009 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” PCOS in teens is hard to diagnose, linked to genetics and lifestyle, and managed with weight loss and medication.
January 2021 in “Revista Dermatológica Centro Uraga” Endocrinological evaluation is crucial for properly diagnosing and treating acne.
July 2012 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Using topical steroids for acne is a bad idea and can worsen skin problems.
16 citations
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June 2015 in “Pediatric dermatology” Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.
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.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of follicular disorders are crucial, with specific treatments for conditions like acne, drug-induced eruptions, and rosacea.
1 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” Isotretinoin is recommended for acne treatment as it is as effective as cyproterone compound.
July 1989 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women's acne improvement with antibiotics is not linked to signs of high male hormones.
15 citations
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April 2019 in “Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in teenagers is a complex condition linked to genetics and environment, often associated with obesity and insulin resistance, and is treated with lifestyle changes and medication.
5 citations
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February 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” New acne treatments include combination creams, advanced retinoids, and light therapies, focusing on safety and patient adherence.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” Early diagnosis and treatment of endocrine disorders like HAIR-AN syndrome can improve outcomes in adolescents.
103 citations
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September 2004 in “Clinics in dermatology” Blocked hair follicles cause acne, and studying tiny early acne spots helps understand its severity.
June 2022 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A man with total hair loss developed blackhead-like spots on his scalp, possibly because no hair was present to help drain oils.
11 citations
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January 2011 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Eating dairy and high glycemic foods may increase the risk of acne.
30% supramolecular salicylic acid is safe and effective for treating mild to moderate facial acne.