BACKGROUND Oral isotretinoin (Roaccutane) revolutionized the treatment of acne when it was introduced in 1982. METHODS Twelve dermatologists from several countries with a special interest in acne treatment met to formally review the survey of their last 100 acne patients treated with oral isotretinoin. The primary purpose of the survey was to identify the types of acne patients who were presc...

Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial disorder of pilosebaceous unit. Clinical presentations vary from mild acne with comedones to systemic inflammatory disease. Although acne might affect all age groups, it is primarily considered an adolescence disease (1). Characteristics of this disorder include, comedone, erythematose papules and pustules and nodules, deep pustules or psuedocysts and sometimes...

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...

Acne is characterized by primary lesions on the face, chest, and back, and by a variety of other signs and symptoms. In particular, acne inflammatory lesions result from Propionibacterium acnes colonization and are of particular relevance as they can cause permanent scarring. Acne also causes significant psychological morbidity in affected patients. Products currently available for the treatmen...

BACKGROUND Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that affects 8 out of 10 people. It varies from mild to severe, and different treatments target various aspects of the disease. Propionibacterium acnes, one of the culprits involved in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris, is the main target of all major medical treatments used. Studies conducted in recent years have shown favorable effects withi...

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...

Introduction: Topical antimicrobials, such as clindamycin, are effective in the treatment of acne and azelaic acid, due to the lack of bacterial resistance, could be a useful alternative in topical treatment of acne. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of topical azelaic acid 20% with clindamycin 1% lotion for the treatment of acne. Method: This randomized clinical trial study was p...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association of growth hormone (GH), and insulin-like growth factor-1(IGF-1) in the production of male sex hormones and the severity of acne in Iraqi male patients, and to assess their role in development of secondary hyperlipidemia in such patients. METHODS We conducted this case-control study and single-center measurement of hormones and selected biochemical param...

BACKGROUND Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disease worldwide, with many available treatment modalities, including oral and topical medications and laser therapy. Recently, a novel device (Isolaz, Pleasanton, CA, USA) that combines vacuum pressure and a broadband light source (400 nm to 1,200 nm) was developed for the treatment of acne. OBJECTIVE To determine the clinical efficacy and sa...