AIM The aim of this review was to evaluate, by a thorough revision of the literature, the true efficacy of currently available topic and systemic cosmetic acne agents. METHODS The efficacy of currently available cosmetic acne agents has been retrospectively evaluated via thorough revision of the literature on matched electronic databases (PubMed). All retrieved studies, either randomized clin...

Background: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a common disease that often results in disfiguring facial scarring that carries into adulthood. Here we report our experience with fractional radiofrequency (FRF) device in treatment of patients with acne and acne related scarring. Materials & Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the charts of all patients with acne scarring who completed a four treatment regim...

Objectives: Acne is a common skin disease especially in adolescents and young adults. Several pathogenetic factors are implicated in causing the disease. Typically acne flares and remits in its course. Several factors can cause flares. The aim of this study was to assess the perceived factors of acne flares and the idea of sun creams causing skin darkening. Methods: A questionnaire study of the...

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...