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GlossarySevere Acne

serious skin condition with large, painful, inflamed cysts and nodules

Severe acne, also known as cystic acne or nodulocystic acne, is a serious skin condition characterized by large, painful, and inflamed lesions called cysts and nodules. These deep-seated lesions can lead to significant scarring and are often resistant to over-the-counter treatments, typically requiring intervention from a dermatologist, such as prescription medications or specialized therapies.

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research Insulin sensitivity, androgens and isotretinoin therapy in women with severe acne

19 citations , November 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.

research Evaluation of ovarian reserve and function in female patients treated with oral isotretinoin for severe acne: an exploratory study

13 citations , March 2014 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology”

Oral isotretinoin for severe acne can change hormone levels but does not significantly affect ovarian function.

research The Associations of Androgen-Related Genes CYP21A2 and CYP19A1 with Severe Acne Vulgaris in Patients from Southwest China

10 citations , March 2021 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Certain gene variants are linked to severe acne, especially in males.

research Case 1: Severe acne – not just skin deep

2 citations , July 2008 in “Paediatrics & child health”

Severe acne in a young girl may indicate underlying hormonal issues.

research Polymorphisms in Genes Involved in Steroidogenesis in the Development of Severe Acne

September 2021 in “International Journal of Biomedicine”

Certain gene variations are linked to a higher risk of severe acne, suggesting a genetic influence on the condition.

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community Does prednisolone ( oral corticoid) cause hair loss and acne?

in Question 2 upvotes 7 years ago

A user is concerned about hair loss and acne from a one-week course of 70 mg/day oral prednisolone for severe tinnitus. They are asking if these side effects are common.

community Dutasteride + Oral Minoxidil , 5 Months

in Update 7 upvotes 2 years ago

The post discusses using oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss. Minoxidil improved hair growth with mild hypertrichosis, while Dutasteride caused severe acne, cognitive issues, and mild anxiety, leading the user to prefer Finasteride.

community Wish me luck

27 upvotes 8 years ago

The post discusses starting finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, along with plans for a hair transplant. The user also mentions dealing with severe acne, depression, and other health issues.

community Severe accutane TE: will this sort itself out? When?

in Question 7 upvotes 9 years ago

A user experienced severe hair loss after stopping Accutane and is concerned about using Minoxidil due to anxiety and doubts about its effectiveness. They are seeking advice on whether the hair loss will resolve on its own and if they should expect recovery soon.

community Has anyone recovered from traction alopecia or hairloss from acne ?

in Chat 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss concerns, specifically traction alopecia and hair loss from acne. It mentions that sleeping on one side is unlikely to cause traction alopecia.

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learn Cyproterone

a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

learn Microneedling

technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

learn Neem Oil

natural substance from Neem tree with medicinal and pesticidal properties

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