INTRODUCTION Ceramide-containing moisturizers may offer benefits as an adjunct to acne treatment. METHODS An expert panel of 11 Canadian dermatologists, including an international clinical scientist, used the following modified Delphi process: 1) A systematic literature review for acne treatment, dry skin, irritation, depletion of ceramides in acne, and benefits of moisturizers and ceramide-c...

Acne is a common complaint in the primary care clinics. It has not only physical implications but also psychological. This article discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and criteria for making the diagnosis. It also discusses endocrine disorders that may be the cause of acne. Treatment and management are discussed by subtype. Acne mechanica or sports-related acne is also discussed.

HS: hidradenitis suppurativa IL: interleukin LCV: leukocytoclastic vasculitis PAPA: pyogenic arthritis, pyoderma gangrenosum, and acne PAPASH: pyogenic arthritis, pyoderma gangrenosum, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa PASH: pyoderma gangrenosum, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa PG: pyoderma gangrenosum PsAPASH: psoriatic arthritis, pyoderma gangrenosum, acne, and hidradenitis INTRODUCTION A...

BACKGROUND The incidence of preadolescent acne among women is increasing. Acne deteriorates the quality of life; conventional treatment options are limited and have not been effective against acne, particularly acne associated with menstruation. Despite evidence that acne associated with menstruation abnormalities naturally improves when menstruation recovers to normal, there have only been few...

INTRODUCTION The negative impact of acne on aspects of health-related quality of life (HRQL) has been demonstrated in many quantitative studies; however, there has been relatively little qualitative research exploring the impact of acne and the use of topical treatment. The study aimed to explore the impact of moderate-severe acne on HRQL in adolescents and adults with inflammatory and non-infl...

Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder and the available drugs have been shown to be associated with specific limitations. The present study was planned to evaluate the efficacy and safety of “Acne-N-Pimple Cream” in the management of acne vulgaris. This study was a prospective, open, non-comparative, phase III clinical trial and a total of 26 patients, who were diagnosed as suffering from acn...

UNLABELLED Acne surgery is the use of various surgical procedures for the treatment of postacne scarring and also, as adjuvant treatment for active acne. Surgery is indicated both in active acne and post-acne scars. PHYSICIANS' QUALIFICATIONS: Any Dermatologist can perform most acne surgery techniques as these are usually taught during postgraduation. However, certain techniques such as dermabr...

BACKGROUND The use of oral flutamide is rarely investigated in acne therapy. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of oral flutamide with that of a cyproterone-estradiol combination in treating acne lesions. METHODS A randomized clinical trial enrolled patients with moderate acne into two equal groups to receive either oral flutamide or the cyproterone-estradiol combination for 6 ...

BACKGROUND Acne vulgaris is a pilosebaceous follicle disorder affecting over 85% of adolescents to some degree. It frequently causes psychological distress that may persist into adulthood due to scarring. Little information about post-acne scarring epidemiology is available. OBJECTIVES To describe prevalence, distribution patterns and associated factors of acne scarring in young males, drawin...