BACKGROUND A wide variety of laser and light-based therapies have been utilized for acne vulgaris; however, current techniques have been limited by photosensitivity issues or inconsistent results. OBJECTIVE To determine the clinical efficacy and side-effect profile of photopneumatic therapy for the treatment of facial acne vulgaris. METHODS Twenty adults with mild to severe facial acne vulg...

BACKGROUND Acne impairs quality of life, but its effect on different races/ethnicities is unclear. This study evaluated racial/ethnic differences in acne-related quality of life and psychological symptoms among female adults. METHODS A Web-based survey was conducted with U.S. female adults (25-45 years old) with facial acne (≥25 visible lesions). Outcomes included sociodemographics, clinical ...

BACKGROUND Scarring following acne vulgaris is common and can be of profound psychosocial consequence. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES We have clinically noted a variant of acne scarring, overlooked by previous categorisation schemes, which we have denominated as papular acne scars of the nose and chin. We sought to characterise these novel entities further. MATERIALS AND METHODS Initially, we identifi...

Acne vulgaris is a common dermatosis affecting 80% of the population. To date, different treatments have Abstract been used to manage this condition. Antibacterials and retinoids are currently the mainstay of treatment for acne, but their success rate varies. Phototherapy is emerging as an alternative option to treat acne vulgaris. Studies examining the role of different wavelengths and methods...

Objective. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, beliefs, and psychosocial effect of acne vulgaris among acne patients attending referral dermatology clinic in Al-Khobar city. Material and Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted on all Saudi acne patients (males and females) attending referral dermatology clinic in Al-Khobar Governmental Hospital. The data were collected by u...

Resistin (RETN), recently found to be relevant to inflammation and inflammatory disorders. We, therefore, aimed to investigate the potential role of RETN gene polymorphism in pathogenesis of acne vulgaris with familial history. We investigated the RETN-420C/G polymorphism in 180 patients with acne vulgaris and 180 healthy individuals in a case-control association analysis. In this study, we als...

stood, although primary contributory factors have been identified. Propionibacterium acnes, a commensal organism that plays an active role in acne vulgaris, thrives in the presence of excess sebum and has been shown to mediate inflammatory processes at the site of the sebaceous follicle, contributing to the formation of free radical species and generating pro-inflammatory cytokines. Coupled wit...

Acne is a very common non-infectious skin condition that is frequently treated in dermatological practices. Because acne is often chronic and may persist for years, safe and effective long-term maintenance therapy is often required. Given the increasing frequency of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the gravity of the consequences of this trend, it behooves dermatologists to maximize use of non...

Acne vulgaris has anecdotally been attributed to diet by individuals affected by this skin condition. In a 2009 systematic literature review of 21 observational studies and 6 clinical trials, the association between acne and diet was evaluated. Observational studies, including 2 large controlled prospective trials, reported that cow's milk intake increased acne prevalence and severity. Furtherm...

22 PRACTICAL DERMATOLOGY AuGusT 2013 I nflammation has long been recognized as important in the pathogenesis of acne; however, until recently it was considered a secondary event. Studies over the past decade have demonstrated a central role for inflammation in the development of acne lesions and have opened new opportunities for therapeutic intervention.1,2,3 Understanding the role of inflammat...