Acne Vulgaris

In this edition, M-PDT efficacy similar to isotretinoin in acne vulgaris; Spitz neoplasm diagnosis in adults; immunotherapy treatment shows promise in basal cell carcinoma and more.

Modified 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy was as effective as isotretinoin in the treatment of severe acne with a faster onset, according to a small study.

Clascoterone cream 1% may be a safe and effective alternative to traditional medications for the long-term treatment of acne vulgaris in patients aged 12 years and older, according to a phase 3 extension trial.

Post-acne scarring should be treated as a distinct condition from acne vulgaris and deserves a comprehensive and unique clinical approach, according to a study.

A combination of microencapsulated benzoyl peroxide and microencapsulated tretinoin significantly reduced inflammatory and noninflammatory lesions in patients with moderate to severe acne vulgaris, according to two phase 3 trials.

While some adolescents treated with isotretinoin for moderate to severe acne vulgaris reported mood-changes, a majority experienced improvement in symptoms and completed treatment, according to a study.

A new gel for treating acne vulgaris is set to undergo FDA review with the agency’s acceptance of a new drug application for investigational IDP-126, according to a press release from Bausch Health.

The fixed-combination IDP-126 showed promising results as the first triple-combination product for the treatment of acne in patients aged as young as 9 years, according to a study.

Antibiotic use for the treatment of acne frequently extended beyond the duration of 3 to 4 months recommended by the American Academy of Dermatology, according to a study.

NEW ORLEANS — Advancements in laser technology have opened the door to new treatment options for acne patients, according to a presenter at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.