BACKGROUND Acne vulgaris is a chronic disease with several pathogenic factors. Multiple medications are typically used that can lead to nonadherence and treatment failure. Combination medications target multiple pathways of acne formation and may offer therapeutic benefit. PURPOSE To explore the efficacy and tolerability of combination retinoid plus antimicrobial treatments in acne vulgaris. ...

Objectives: The aim of this study has been to evaluate the rate of contact sensitization to some rubber allergens and to bisphenol A (BPA) amongst students of dental medicine and dental patients. Material and Methods: A total of 50 participants were included in the study: 40 students of dental medicine exposed to the studied rubber allergens and BPA-based dental materials during the course of t...

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Acne, a common pediatric disease, tends to be more comedonal in preadolescents, whereas older individuals are more likely to have inflammatory lesions in addition to comedones. Thus the microbiome of preadolescents may be different. In this pilot study we aimed to characterize the preadolescent acne microbiome, compare the microbiome in preadolescents with and without acne...

A cne vulgaris is an extremely common and distressing condition that affects over 90 per cent of adolescents between the age of 16 and 18 years. Of these, approximately 15 per cent require medical intervention. Furthermore, research has shown that acne has a negative impact on patients’ quality of life that is comparable to that caused by conditions such as asthma and epilepsy. Although predomi...