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April 03, 2023
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‘Emerging need’ for alternative approaches to long-term antibiotic use in acne vulgaris

‘Emerging need’ for alternative approaches to long-term antibiotic use in acne vulgaris

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.

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March 19, 2023
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Lasers emerge as ‘excellent options’ for acne treatment

Lasers emerge as ‘excellent options’ for acne treatment

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.

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February 28, 2023
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‘A little bit unique’: Consider every SAPHO manifestation when examining patients

‘A little bit unique’: Consider every SAPHO manifestation when examining patients

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — SAPHO is complex, but knowing its potential manifestations can help clinicians identify and help patients, according to a speaker at the Basic and Clinical Immunology for the Busy Clinician meeting.

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February 16, 2023
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Long-term safety, efficacy of clascoterone cream shown in acne treatment

Long-term safety, efficacy of clascoterone cream shown in acne treatment

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Clascoterone cream 1% demonstrated long-term efficacy and a favorable safety profile in patients aged older than 12 years with acne vulgaris, according to extension study results presented here.

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February 11, 2023
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Social media negatively impacts mental health of adolescents with acne, atopic dermatitis

Social media negatively impacts mental health of adolescents with acne, atopic dermatitis

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Social media may contribute to the high rates of mental health problems and disorders among adolescents with acne and atopic dermatitis, according to a poster presented at South Beach Symposium.

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February 11, 2023
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Acne medication adherence remains a challenge for teens

Acne medication adherence remains a challenge for teens

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — One of the main challenges of treating adolescent patients with acne is adherence, creating a need for practitioners to be cognizant and work with patients to increase prescribed usage, according to a presenter here.

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February 07, 2023
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IBD risk in acne may be due to ‘shared mechanistic pathways’

IBD risk in acne may be due to ‘shared mechanistic pathways’

While acne was associated with incidence of inflammatory bowel disease, two drug classes used to treat acne had no such association, according to a study.

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February 06, 2023
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Acne incidence associated with age, BMI in children, adolescents

Acne incidence associated with age, BMI in children, adolescents

Among children and adolescents with acne, prescription systemic medications were more likely to be used by those with a higher BMI than those with a low or normal BMI, according to a study.

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December 23, 2022
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Most read acne articles of 2022

Most read acne articles of 2022

This year, presentations and perspectives from dermatology’s biggest annual conferences comprise the majority of Healio’s most read acne articles of 2022.

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December 13, 2022
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Benzoyl peroxide, retinol combination improves acne, quality of life

Benzoyl peroxide, retinol combination improves acne, quality of life

The combination of a morning low-dose benzoyl peroxide and an evening stabilized form of retinol was effective and well tolerated in adolescents and young adults with mild to moderate acne, according to a study.

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