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A guide to understanding and managing acne

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions seen in general practice. Acne vulgaris—the most prevalent form—affects more than 80% of teenagers and young adults (in some countries, it may be as many as 95%), and tends ...

Why the FDA recalled six popular acne products

In March, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced voluntary recalls of several popular acne products due to contamination with benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical.

Bacterial enzyme research paves the way for acne vaccine

In a groundbreaking development in the field of anti-acne therapies, a team of researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine has created an acne vaccine that successfully reduces inflammation in a mouse ...

Antibiotics for acne: Study shows why one works best

A new study brings precision to the understanding of which antibiotics work best for acne treatment and why. This is important for two key reasons. Acne affects nearly everyone at some point in life—it is, in fact, the ...