Acne

The FDA released results from its investigation of benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. In light of these findings, the American Academy of Dermatology updated its statement on benzoyl peroxide in personal care products.

Formulation may be the primary factor responsible for the presence of high benzene levels in benzoyl peroxide-containing acne products stored at room temperature, according to published results.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, an increasingly popular class of weight loss medications, have been found to be associated with new onset acne in women, according to a research letter published in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — New, innovative therapies must be added to the existing arsenal of treatments for adult female acne, according to a presentation at South Beach Symposium.

Clindamycin phosphate 1.2%, adapalene 0.15% and benzoyl peroxide 3.1% triple-combination topical surpassed dyad formulations in speed of efficacy for acne, according to a study.

The risk for acne relapse following isotretinoin use is reduced with higher cumulative doses, suggesting individualized treatment plans based on patients’ goals could maximize efficacy, according to researchers.

A three-step skincare regimen improved acne and post-acne sequelae in adults with diverse skin types, according to a study.

News regarding the effects of holistic remedies and diet were the most-read acne articles on Healio in 2024.

Veterans continue to experience worse health outcomes than the general population.

The 650 s, pulsed 1,064 nm Nd:YAG laser delivered long-term improvement in diverse skin types with mild to severe acne vulgaris without causing adverse events, according to a study.