Acne
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FDA mandates five changes to iPLEDGE program for isotretinoin
The changes follow a March 2023 meeting of the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee and the Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs...
Conference Coverage
What’s new in acne treatment?
Many patients and their caregivers are enthusiastic about the idea of treatment that does not involve pharmaceuticals and that these options,...
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Isotretinoin users do not have higher suicide risk: meta-analysis
The analysis showed that the 1-year absolute risk from between two and eight studies of suicide attempts, suicidal ideation, completed suicides,...
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Review estimates acne risk with JAK inhibitor therapy
Acne has been reported to be an adverse effect of JAK inhibitors, but not much is known about how common acne is overall.
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Systematic review spotlights the use of nutraceuticals for acne
Zinc was the most studied nutraceutical, but there was substantial heterogeneity in the results.
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FDA approves fixed dose combination topical treatment for acne
The new treatment combines three approved acne products for once-daily use.
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Once-weekly topical therapy shows promise for moderate to severe acne
In vitro studies have found that components of S. lacustris, a freshwater sponge, have effects that include antimicrobial activity...
From the Journals
Novel triple-threat approach to acne beats placebo
Patients in the IDP-126 groups for both studies 1 and 2 had significantly greater absolute mean reductions in both inflammatory and...
Commentary
Youth Exposure to Spironolactone in TikTok Videos
Being aware of youth exposure to media related to acne and spironolactone can help dermatologists understand gaps in education and refine their...
Clinical Review
From Breakouts to Bargains: Strategies for Patient-Centered, Cost-effective Acne Care
A range of treatment options are available for both mild to moderate and moderate to severe acne, and these options vary widely in their clinical...
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Analysis reveals recent acne prescribing trends
The study period covered a mean of 1.9 million acne encounters per year.