by Lori Solomon At-home light-emitting diode (LED) devices are effective for treating acne, according to a research letter published online March 5 in JAMA Dermatology. Sherry Ershadi and John S. Barbieri, M.D., from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize the available data regarding the safety and efficacy of at-home LED devices in...
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Study finds strategies to minimize acne recurrence after taking medication for severe acne
by Mass General Brigham Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Isotretinoin, commonly referred to as Accutane, is the only approved medical treatment capable of inducing long-term remission of severe acne. Although highly effective, some individuals experience recurrence of acne after a course of treatment. A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham examined how often acne recurs...
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Benzoyl peroxide acne drugs lack stability and degrade into carcinogenic benzene stored at room temp
Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) drug products, commonly used for extended periods of time to treat acne and rosacea, degrade into carcinogenic benzene when not refrigerated, a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology reveals. Credit: Journal of Investigative Dermatology Investigators have determined that a substantial portion of topical benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne and rosacea treatments currently on...
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New acne treatment ‘exciting’, but Europe will have to wait
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new drug touted as the first real breakthrough in acne treatment in decades has been available for months in the United States, but when it will hit the shelves in Europe and elsewhere remains unclear. The topical cream clascoterone could give fresh hope of respite from the red pimples and...
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Researchers find that patients with acne have reduced expression of the protein GATA6
by Bob Yirka , Medical Xpress An international team of researchers has found that patients with acne have lower levels of expression of the protein GATA6 in their skin. In their paper published in the journal Nature Communications, the group describes their study of skin biopsies taken from acne patients and what they found. Acne is a skin...
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It cures acne, afib, anxiety? CBD users think its real medicine, contrary to evidence
ELEVATED SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS LA JOLLA, Calif. (October 15, 2020) — Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical found in hemp or marijuana plants that does not make users high. Despite CBD only being approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat rare forms of childhood epilepsy, CBD has been widely marketed as a cure-all under the auspices of...
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Clascoterone cream safe, effective for acne treatment
Adelaide Hebert, M.D., from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, and colleagues assessed the safety and efficacy of clascoterone cream, 1 percent, a novel topical androgen receptor inhibitor, in two phase 3 clinical trials (including a total 1,440 patients) in which patients were randomly assigned to clascoterone cream, 1 percent, or a...
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Probiotics may help treat acne
by Wiley Acne is caused by chronic inflammation and is often treated with antibiotics. A recent analysis published in Dermatologic Therapy indicates that probiotics may be an effective alternative. The analysis examined the results of all relevant published studies on the use of probiotics in creams or oral medications for treating acne. The results suggest...
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How to treat acne on black skin naturally
By Zawn Villines Reviewed by Owen Kramer, MD Acne is a common problem in all skin tones. However, people with dark skin may have different concerns regarding acne treatment, including the prevention of post-acne dark spots. According to a 2010 study, 37% of African American women have acne, which was more prevalent than women with other backgrounds....
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Which vitamins and minerals are good for acne?
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that causes pimples and other skin lesions. Some vitamins and minerals may help treat and prevent acne. Acne is a common condition that can affect anyone, but it often occurs during puberty. It develops when glands on the skin produce too much oil and become clogged with bacteria and...
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