The lack of effective treatment for acne vulgaris except for long periods of treatment with antibiotics, which increases the risk of developing resistance, is vulnerable. Bio Cool® which is a medical device that has been shown to kill microorganisms in topical treatment especially on the feet. In the present study evaluation was performed to find out whether the product BioCool® alleviates acne...

Acne scars show a great variety in there clinica! appearance and therefore very often cannot be effectively corrected by a single treatment modality alone. Traditionally chemical peeling is continued with punch excision and also by dermabrasion. Laser skin resurfacing has been added to the numerous treatment options for acne scars. Whereas laser resurfacing showed good results in mild acne scar...

INTRODUCTION Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial disease of the pilosebaceous unit characterized by the development of inflammatory (papules, pustules, cysts) and/or non inflammatory lesions (open and closed comedones) that may progress to scars. The increase of bacterial resistances, adverse effects and teratogenicity of retinoids and lack of response to usual therapies have led to investigate n...

Acne patients experience not only a medical disease but also an aesthetic condition, and this latter complication greatly motivates patients to seek out the best treatment regimen to hasten improvement in their appearance. The available clinical procedures for acne treatment include salicylic acid 30% peel and pneumatic broadband light (PBBL). The objective of this study was to compare the effi...

Acne vulgaris is an extremely common condition affecting the pilosebaceous unit of the skin and characterized by presence of comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, cysts, which might result in permanent scars. Acne vulgaris commonly involve adolescents and young age groups. Active acne vulgaris is usually associated with several complications like hyper or hypopigmentation, scar formation and s...

Background: Effective treatment of Acne vulgaris (AV) is to reduce both severity and potential recurrence of the disease. Topical therapies remain the most common treatment option for mild-to-moderate AV. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of dapsone gel 5% in the treatment of AV. Methods: This cohort study included 80 patients with AV , their ages range between 13-27 years, Acne severity was ...

Acne vulgaris is a skin condition characterized by an obstruction or inflammation of the oil glands, present on skin's surface, which are collectively termed as pilosebaceous units. The face, back, and upper chest have greater number sebaceous follicles. Topical, systemic, combination therapy can be used to treat acne, while mild moderate acne generally treated with topical therapy. Topical has...

Polymorphisms that occur in the CYP1A1, CYP17 and TNF-α genes affects hyperkeratinzation process, sebum production and inflammation in acne vulgaris. Polymorphisms of CYP1A1, CYP17 and TNF-α genes can be identified by using PCR and sequencing techniques. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the role of polymorphisms of CYP1A1, CYP17, and TNF-α genes and the interaction polimorphisms of CYP1A...

BACKGROUND A proprietary topical blend of salicylic acid and highly purified sandalwood oil from Australia was used in this open-label study in adolescents and adults with mild to moderate facial acne. METHODS The investigational regimen consisted of a foaming cleanser, an acne serum, a spot treatment, and a mask. Patients applied the treatment regimen as directed for 8 weeks. The primary eff...