Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Curbing a skin oil might help curb acne, study suggests
Acne is the bane of many teens, and even some adults. Now, researchers say they might have hit on a new approach to easing the condition.
May 15, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Doctors turning to antibiotic alternatives to treat acne, researchers find
Physicians are scaling back on prescribing antibiotics for long-term acne treatment in favor of a combinations of therapies, according to Rutgers researchers.
Apr 24, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
When you need to see a dermatologist
(HealthDay)—You might think of seeing a skin specialist for cosmetic procedures, to freshen skin or to get rid of lines. But do you recognize the signs of problems that need the attention of a skin doctor?
Mar 29, 2019
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Genetics
Acne's possible new roots in growing glands and undigested collagen
It turns out undigested collagen blocking growing gland cells might sometimes be causing the blackheads seen in common acne, not just excess sebum, as had long been assumed. After the publication of a 2018 paper, researchers ...
Mar 19, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Proof of pimple: Mouse model validates how 'good' and 'bad' bacteria affect acne
Researchers have long believed that Propionibacterium acnes causes acne. But these bacteria are plentiful on everyone's skin and yet not everyone gets acne, or experiences it to the same degree. Genetic sequencing recently ...
Mar 07, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
AAD: isotretinoin exposure for acne not linked to depression risk
(HealthDay)—For patients with acne, exposure to isotretinoin is not associated with an increased risk for being diagnosed with depression, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of ...
Mar 01, 2019
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Health
Seven myths and truths about healthy skin
Skin is our largest organ and something we may take for granted when it's healthy. As an academic dermatologist I frequently hear misleading "facts" that seem to be stubbornly enduring. Here are some of the most commonly ...
Feb 20, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Impact of acne relapses on quality of life and productivity
In a study of teenagers and adults suffering from acne who consulted their dermatologist, the acne relapse rate was 44 percent (39.9 percent of ≤20-year-olds and 53.3 percent of >20-year-olds).
Feb 06, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study raises potential for development of skin microbiome-based acne treatments
Isotretinoin, a form of vitamin A, has been prescribed to treat acne for decades. It reduces oil production in the skin, which helps prevent acne from forming.
Dec 28, 2018
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Anabolic steroids linked to higher rates of premature death in men
Men who use androgenic anabolic steroids—such as testosterone—may face a higher risk of early death and of experiencing more hospital admissions, according to a new Journal of Internal Medicine study.
Nov 21, 2018
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