Acne

John Barbieri, MD, MBA, FAAD, discusses his SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference sessions, "Foundational Tools for Acne and Rosacea Management," and "Neutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals: Which to Choose?"

In part 2 of this Frontline Forum series, Neal Bhatia, MD; Dawn Eichenfield, MD, PhD; Lawrence Eichenfield, MD; Linda F. Stein Gold, MD; and Guy Webster, MD, PhD, discuss the practical and clinical considerations in the management of acne vulgaris, reviewing available treatment options and how to treat acne scars.

A poster presented at the 2023 SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference revealed improvements to hyperpigmentation in a cohort of Black patients with moderate-to-severe acne.

In part 1 of this Frontline Forum series, Neal Bhatia, MD; Dawn Eichenfield, MD, PhD; Lawrence Eichenfield, MD; Linda F. Stein Gold, MD; and Guy Webster, MD, PhD, discuss the practical and clinical considerations in the management of acne vulgaris, reviewing available treatment options and how to treat acne scars.

A poster presentation from the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference for PAs and NPs evaluated the safety and efficacy of tazarotene for acne patients with skin of color.

Zeichner reviewed his top 3 acne treatment pearls at the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference for PAs and NPs.

Cryoanesthesia was safe and reduced pain in patients receiving intralesional triamcinolone steroid injections.

Benjamin encouraged attendees at SCALE 2023 to think beyond just topicals for pediatric acne.

A plethora of oral and topical treatments are available for patients, according to Stein Gold’s SCALE 2023 sessions.

Graber discusses isotretinoin dosing and monitoring pearls at SCALE 2023.

Julie Harper, MD, shared updated risks and benefits of using spironolactone and oral contraceptives to treat acne in women at SCALE 2023.

Del Rosso previews his upcoming sessions at SCALE 2023 discussing the latest updates in management and treatment techniques.

An expert in dermatology shares his opinion on oral versus topical acne treatment options and how to assess response to treatment.

Dr Christopher Bunick discusses the role the microbiome and sebum play in acne production and highlights the role Clascoterone cream 1% plays in targeting these agents.

Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, provides an overview of acne vulgaris and the populations it impacts; highlighting that this is more than just an adolescent affliction and the role of sebum production.

Researchers said doxycycline, however, was more efficacious in reducing inflammatory lesions.

An expert in dermatology reviews the differences in Isotretinoin and highlights how this treatment is both highly efficacious and safe when administered and monitored properly.

Dr Hilary Baldwin stresses the importance of defining severe acne and the utility of isotretinoin in this patient focusing on dosing and administration considerations.

Hilary Baldwin, MD, provides a recap of a panel discussion surrounding the optimal use of Clascoterone cream 1%, highlighting the ubiquity of this treatment.

An expert in dermatology shares his insights into some hot topics in skin renewal and highlights the utility of retinols in this arena.

Ted Lain, MD, MBA, comments on the rise of skin renewal research, cosmeceuticals, and tailored skin care regimes in between sessions at AAD.

An expert in dermatology reviews the differences in Isotretinoin and highlights utilization requirements in patients prescribed this treatment.

Dr James Q Del Rosso discusses the benefit of combination therapy in the management of acne and highlights the importance of combating acne scarring.

James Q Del Rosso, DO, shares his insight into some causes of acne and the utility of clascoterone cream 1% combat this condition in both male and female patient populations.

Researchers said the treatment may improve post-acne erythema.

An expert in dermatology shares her thoughts on the role and efficacy of hydrophobically-modified polymers and green cleansing technologies comparing them to more traditional methods at AAD.

Patricia Farris, MD, discusses the importance of gentle cleansing techniques and hydrophobically modified polymers, highlighting their role in patients with sensitive skin in between sessions at AAD.

Researchers said using the injections and mesotherapy in patients with acne more effectively treated their acne.

An expert in dermatology shares her thoughts at AAD on the sun protection needs in her patients with skin of color; highlighting the role of the Fitzpatrick skin type scale and compounds such as vitamin E and antioxidants.

Amy McMichael, MD shares her insights on the role of tinted sunscreens for patients with darker skin tones, and discusses the need to protect against UVA, UVB, and visible light in between sessions at AAD.