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Azelaic acid (AzA) is used in the treatment of acne. However, side effects and low compliance have been associated with several topical treatments with AzA. Nanotechnology presents a strategy that can...
Treatment of Acne Vulgaris During Pregnancy and Lactation.
Acne vulgaris is a common problem encountered by pregnant and lactating women. Unfortunately, in clinical practice, treatment is often not optimized as a result of the lack of safety data and unified...
Acne, a common skin disease in teenagers, is caused by Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes). Isotretinoin (ITR) is though reported to have immense antiacne potential, yet there are hardly any reports vo...
Helichrysum has long been used medicinally, proving to be beneficial in treatment of acne, asthma, bronchitis and circulatory problems, and lymphatic system diseases. The objective of this research wa...
BACKGROUND: Despite acne persisting into adulthood in up to 50% of the population, very few therapeutic studies have been performed in this age group. OBJECTIVES: To assess the efficacy of 5 mg/day i...
BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris is a common chronic disease that may require long-term treatment. Medication adherence is critical to acne management; non-adherence is a common reason for treatment failure...
Acne is one of the most common dermatological diseases, and obsessive compulsive disorder is among the most frequent psychiatric conditions seen in dermatology clinics. Comorbidity of these conditions...
Depression is a frequent co-morbidity in patients with acne inversa.
BACKGROUND: Acne inversa (AI) is a common chronic inflammatory disease that has a profound impact on the patientsí quality of life. We hypothesized a higher level of depression in AI patients compare...
Important Controversies Associated with Isotretinoin Therapy for Acne.
Isotretinoin is a remarkably effective drug for severe, recalcitrant acne vulgaris. Soon after the drug's release in the early 1980s, a number of important adverse effects were reported subsequently l...
Pathophysiology of acne : What is confirmed?
Acne is the most common skin disease worldwide. Choosing the appropriate therapeutic regimens for the clinically diversified disease phenotypes require good knowledge of its pathophysiology. New conce...
News Articles
EU watchdog backs Bayer acne drug for certain patients
LONDON (Reuters) - Bayer's acne pill Diane 35 and its generic versions are safe to use in certain women when other options have failed, the European Medicines Agency said on Friday.
Acne pill benefits outweigh blood clot risk: EU agency
Europe's medicines watchdog said Friday the benefits of acne drug Diane-35, also widely used as a contraceptive, outweigh the risk of developing blood clots in the veins—when correctly prescribed.
Recent insight from Men’s Health gave readers new tips on how to reduce the presence of acne scars. Adult acne treatment, Probiotic Action known as the “best acne treatment” shares new insight o...
EMA: Benefits Outweigh VTE Risks With Hormone Drugs for Acne
The EMA has issued a recommendation that the benefits of the hormonal acne treatment Diane and its generics outweigh the risks, provided that several measures are taken to minimize the risk of thrombo...
Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Menâs skin is biologically different than womenâs skin,( says skin experts at La-roche Posay ) and has been known to react more aggressively when hormones...
Research Letter Suggests Twitter May Serve As A Good Forum For Communicating Information About Acne
JAMA Dermatology Study Highlights A research letter by Kamal Jethwani, M.D., M.P.H., of the Center for Connected Health, Boston, and colleagues suggests that clinicians can learn about the perceptions...
Acne Communication: Try a Tweet
Social media platform Twitter abounds with acne misperceptions as well as the opportunity to communicate best information. Medscape Medical News
Adult acne treatment, Probiotic Action shares tips from female users on how to fight acne while wearing makeup with new insight from Hollywood.com. Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 As the weather warms...
Healthy skin requires pairing the right products for a person's skin condition. Find out how SkinCeuticals makes it easy. Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 SkinCeuticals is a premium skincare b...
Period Vitamin researchers’ report says as many as one-third of all women experience post menstrual syndrome during their reproductive years. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 PMS doesn’t just...
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Erchonia is the global leader in low level laser healthcare applications. Over the last 15 years Erchonia has been conducting research and development with the worldâs leadin...
Erchonia is the global leader in low level laser healthcare applications. Over the last 15 years, Erchonia has been conducting research & development with the worldâs leading...
Dermira is a development-stage, private company focused on developing and commercializing innovative new therapies in dermatology. Dermira was founded by an experienced management...
Jeffrey Klein M.D. Dermatology & Associates
Jeffrey Klein M.D. Dermatology & Associates serves patients throughout South Orange County, California with comprehensive cosmetic dermatology and general dermatology treatments,...
Sciton is committed to providing best-in-class laser and light source solutions for medical professionals who want exceptional durability, performance and value. Sciton offers sup...
Obagi Medical Products is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, markets and sells, and is a leading provider of, proprietary topical aesthetic and therapeutic prescrip...
NanoBio Corporation is a privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing dermatological products, anti-infective treatments and intranasal vacci...
Proactiv® Solution, the world's best selling acne system, is a leader in acne prevention and treatment formulated to offer consumers the opportunity for a lifetime of smooth, c...
Galdermaâs ambition is to be recognized as the most competent and successful innovation-based company focused exclusively on meeting the needs of dermatology patients and phy...
NanoBio® Corp. is a privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing dermatological products, anti-infective treatments and intranasal vaccine...
Clinical Trials
Endometrial (uterine) cancer affects over 40,000 women each year in the United States. At this time there are no medications to prevent endometrial cancer. Women who are heavy are at inc...
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of 5% Dapsone Topical Gel, (DTG) twice daily in combination with once daily vehicle control, adapalene gel 0.1% or benzoyl p...
Infrared Non-Cutting Laser Therapy for Acne
The purpose of this research project is to study the effect of non-ablative (non-cutting) laser therapy, a technique that uses laser energy to try to improve the appearance of the skin. I...
PRIMARY: To assess the safety of nimodipine in the treatment of HIV-Associated Motor / Cognitive Complex (formerly AIDS dementia complex). To assess the systemic or central nervous system...
To determine the efficacy and safety of 12 weeks of treatment with Differin Gel, 0.1% compared to 12 weeks of treatment with Tazorac Cream, 0.1% and compared to 6 weeks treatment with Diff...
This is a multi-centre, open-label, non-comparative study to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy profile of Adapalene/Benzoyl Peroxide Gel. Subjects are evaluated at Baseline, Week...
The Treatment of Acne Vulgaris With Radiofrequency Device
Radiofrequency emmitting device, normaly used for thermage treatments will be used on 22 mild to moderate acne patients faces. The aim of the study is to check whether RF heating of subcu...
VSL#3 Treatment in Children With Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease (CD) in childhood is a chronic relapsing and remitting condition that has a significant impact on growth and development. The disease is characterized by an increased and u...
The purpose of this study is to gather more information about the safety of ACZONE Gel, 5% in treating subjects with acne who have certain blood disorders. ACZONE Gel, 5% is a prescriptio...
The use of oral antibiotics alone to treat inflammatory acne provides little to no long term therapeutic benefit. Acne relapse rates can be reduced by using topical tretinoin 0.01% in con...
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Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Chloracne
ACNE-like skin eruptions caused by exposure to CHLORINE-containing compounds. Exposure can be by inhalation, ingestion, or through the skin. Chloracne is often seen in people who have occupational contact with chlorinated pesticides, wood preservatives, and sealants.
Retinoids
A group of tetraterpenes, with four terpene units joined head-to-tail. Biologically active members of this class are used clinically in the treatment of severe cystic ACNE; PSORIASIS; and other disorders of keratinization.
Spironolactone
A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)
Tretinoin
An important regulator of GENE EXPRESSION during growth and development, and in NEOPLASMS. Tretinoin, also known as retinoic acid and derived from maternal VITAMIN A, is essential for normal GROWTH; and EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT. An excess of tretinoin can be teratogenic. It is used in the treatment of PSORIASIS; ACNE VULGARIS; and several other SKIN DISEASES. It has also been approved for use in promyelocytic leukemia (LEUKEMIA, PROMYELOCYTIC, ACUTE).
Isotretinoin
A topical dermatologic agent that is used in the treatment of ACNE VULGARIS and several other skin diseases. The drug has teratogenic and other adverse effects.
