Acne

Several retrospective analyses indicate  spironolactone may have similar efficacy to oral antibiotics in the treatment of acne in women. Underuse of this off-label treatment option may be due to lack of efficacy evidence. The two options should be directly evaluated in future studies to guide practice.

To recognize Antibiotic Awareness Week, we’ve gathered articles on antibiotic use in acne, alternative therapies and treatment trends in the specialty. View the highlights in this slideshow.

Drug development in acne is currently focused on targeting inflammation and reworking the vehicles of existing active drugs to increase their efficacy and tolerability, according to this expert. 

An extract of Nigella seeds within a topical gel formulation has shown positive results as a potential treatment for acne vulgaris, according to a recent study.

Being overweight may have a protective effect on whether adolescents develop acne, according to a new study of more than 600,400 Israeli youth.

Clascoterone 1% cream is in late stage development for acne treatment and in a higher strength solution for androgenetic alopecia. Read more about this novel treatment here.

Hilary Baldwin, M.D., discusses the nuances of adult female acne and its treatments in her presentation at the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference in Las Vegas.

With 4 decades of dermatology advances, we asked the very dermatologist experts who we often contact to help us to report on the milestones to weigh in on what they think have made the most difference in theirs and their patients’ lives.

Acne patients are open to using effective antibiotic-free treatments if their prescriber offers them, says a recent study.

In this article, we highlight how sarecycline fits into the current treatment offerings for moderate-to-severe acne.

Over the past 40 years, there have been major dermatological breakthroughs that have changed the way doctors treat patients, along with the very treatments they use. 

Niki Vora reflects on how her struggles with untreated atopic dermatitis, folliculitis and cystic acne led her to writing her scholarship-winning essay. 

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the topical retinoid trifarotene 0.005% (AKLIEF, Galderma) for the treatment of acne vulgaris. 

Are your patients happy with their current acne treatment? These five new therapeutic options could offer better results, according to several studies.

Refresh your memory on treatment guidelines for mild, moderate and severe acne in this easy-to-view slideshow.

Phase 3 studies suggest new topical retinoid effectively treats facial and truncal acne.

Cassiopea SpA submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) for its novel acne treatment, clascoterone cream 1%, according to a company announcement released today.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted a new drug application (NDA) for Ortho Dermatologics’ novel tazarotene O.045% lotion (IDP-123) with a PDUFA action date of Dec. 22, 2019, according a recent announcement from the company.

There have been several shifts over time around beliefs in the association between diet and acne. Linda Stein Gold, M.D., discussed the recommendations of current guidelines at the summer meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

It’s no secret that antibiotics have been successful in controlling most acne cases, but the need to limit antibiotic use means acne treatment protocols are starting to shift. William James, M.D. emphasizes two alternatives dermatologists should turn to when treating patients with acne.

Traditional treatments remain important parts of the dermatologist's armamentarium for acne management, but other drugs have begun to play a role, too. Meanwhile, research is offering new insight into the causes of acne. Stay up to date on the latest insight into acne's pathogenesis, evaluation and treatment.  Participate in this forum.

When it comes to dietary triggers for acne, the list of supposed villains is long. While absolute proof isn't currently reproducible, one expert says there are several foods that have shown a connection. Participate in this forum.

Study suggests rosacea may be outcome of systemic inflammation with evidence linking the condition to cardiovascular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and even some neurological diseases.

Medications to treat acne take time to work and might not clear acne completely. To enhance outcomes from acne medications, this expert uses energy-based devices.

Treatment guidelines for mild, moderate and severe acne have evolved based on early and persistent inflammatory response in the development of acne.

A recent study explores how early inflammation and histological changes are involved in acne scarring by comparing the molecular profiles of acne lesions in patients who are prone to scarring against lesions from patients who are not prone to scarring. Here’s what researchers found.

Acne mechanica usually occurs when skin is pressed against heavy clothing or bulky protective gear, but dermatologists recently discovered a case of the condition caused by friction between the inner thighs of an obese teenager.

Key developments among new and emerging treatments for acne and rosacea include a novel oral agent and a novel topical agent, as well as new formulations of existing products, says Diane S. Berson, M.D. in her presentation at AAD.

Curbing use of antibiotics to treat acne has been challenging despite updated guidelines supporting limited use and the growing problem of bacterial resistance. But things seem to be changing for the better, says Diane M. Thiboutot, M.D.

Scars caused by acne can be both physical and emotional. Helping patients get the care they need starts with recognizing and addressing psychosocial issues that can be caused by acne, says Jonette E. Keri, M.D., Ph.D.