BACKGROUND Acne vulgaris (acne) is the most common skin disorder producing physical and emotional scars that can persist for years. An estimated 83% of acne sufferers self-treat, but there is lack of studies documenting the effectiveness of over-the-counter (OTC) acne treatment products. OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of an OTC, 3-step, anti-acne skincare re...

Topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid, and topical and oral antibiotics remain the milestone of treatment for mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Oral isotretinoin is useful for the treatment of severe nodular acne, treatment-resistant acne, and acne with a risk of physical or psychological scarring. Hormonal treatment in female acne is useful in resistant or late-onset acne. With incre...

Acne is a common disease in adolescence with female preponderance. It could cause poor self-esteem and social phobia. Previous studies based on questionnaires from several thousands of adolescents showed that acne is associated with major depression and suicide. However, the gender- and age-specific risk of depression and suicide in patients with acne remain largely unknown. Using a database fr...

Acne inversa (synonyms are intertriginous acne, acne triad, acne tetrad, hidradenitis suppurativa, pyodermia fistulans sinifica) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous follicles and terminal hair follicles and is one member of the acne family. It is characterized by acne conglobata in an inverse pattern involving the axillary, inguinal, and perigenital regions, together with perifo...

Introduction Purpura fulminans in the neonatal population is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition complicated by thrombosis, resultant vital organ necrosis, and gangrene of extremities. Considering rapid evolution pathogenetic mechanism, an index suspicion, early identification, prompt intervention are imperative for improved outcomes. The majority purpura cases have infectious eti...

BACKGROUND Premenstrual acne is poorly understood, the accepted hypothesis is 30 years old. AIMS Here we test the hypothesis that premenstrual acne can be suppressed using Cox-2 inhibitors. METHODS Eighty women with premenstrual acne were enrolled in a trial where they were given rofecoxib, a Cox-2 inhibitor or placebo for 10 days for two cycles and were evaluated using acne severity index ...

For many years the positive effect of hydrocolloid dressings on skin-related conditions attracted the attention of the medical scientific community. The use of Acne Dressing, a tape of hydrocolloid dressing, for the treatment of acne has not been reported previously. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and beneficial effect of Acne Dressing on the marker for sebum output...

Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition with substantial cutaneous and psychologic disease burden. Studies suggest that the emotional impact of acne is comparable to that experienced by patients with systemic diseases, like diabetes and epilepsy. In conjunction with the considerable personal burden experienced by patients with acne, acne vulgaris also accounts for substantial societal and heal...

BACKGROUND Although emotional stress has long been suspected to exacerbate acne vulgaris, previous reports addressing its influence on acne severity have been mainly anecdotal. OBJECTIVES To elucidate the possible relationship between stress and acne exacerbation by evaluating changes in acne severity during nonexamination and examination periods and to assess the possible relationship of the...