Acne
Commentary
Is it Acne or Is it Rosacea? An Important Distinction
Acne and rosacea are 2 of the most common diagnoses in a dermatology office. Although they have features in common, diagnostic distinction rarely...
Conference Coverage
Drug Samples Found to Sway Acne Prescribing
Major Finding: At the no-samples clinic, 17% of prescriptions written by office-based dermatologists for acne patients at their initial office...
Original Research
Effects of Topical Retinoid Therapy on Acne Lesions: A Psychometric Assessment
Topical retinoids are believed to increase inflammatory lesions within the first few weeks of treatment.
Article
Acne and Rosacea: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment [book review]
An excellent resource for both practicing clinicians and physicians in training, Acne and Rosacea: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment provides...
Conference Coverage
Ziana Proves Less Irritating Than Epiduo for Acne
Major Finding: Transepidermal water loss was significantly greater at weeks 1, 2, and 3 on the benzoyl peroxide/adapalene–treated side of the face...
Original Research
A Multicenter, Double-blind Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of 2 Treatments in Participants With Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris
Acne treatment regimens have changed due to the recent over-the-counter (OTC) switch of all prescription benzoyl peroxide (BPO) topical...
Commentary
Red Light for Acne
From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives
Cosmetic Clinical Indications for Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) arose as a method for treating actinic keratosis (AK) but also demonstrated a conspicuous side effect: beautification...