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Acne Is Common, Complex, and Chronic
- August 21, 2009
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
The Global Alliance to Improve Outcomes in Acne compiled recent data and opinions on acne management and provides updated recommendations.- Reviewing:
- Thiboutot D et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2009 May; 60:S1.
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Laser Treatment of Acne: Still Waiting Free
- April 6, 2007
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Inflammatory acne lesions did not seem to respond to laser treatment.- Reviewing:
- Orringer JS et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2007 Mar; 56:432-8.
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Photodynamic Therapy for Acne: Not Always Effective Free
- April 6, 2007
- George J. Hruza, MD
- Dermatology
Once again, the inflammatory acne lesions did not respond to intense pulsed light either alone or with photodynamic therapy.- Reviewing:
- Yeung CK et al., Lasers Surg Med 2007 Jan; 39:1-6.
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Low-Dose Isotretinoin for Acne Vulgaris
- April 25, 2006
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Adverse effects are dose-related, so lower-dose isotretinoin is an exciting prospect.- Reviewing:
- Amichai B et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2006 Apr; 54:644-6.
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Acne Antibiotics Increase Risk for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- October 25, 2005
- Jan V. Hirschmann, MD
- Dermatology
Antibiotic acne therapy alters the oropharyngeal flora, among other changes, increasing colonization with Group A streptococci. Whether this change produces important clinical consequences has been . . .- Reviewing:
- Margolis DJ et al., Arch Dermatol 2005 Sep; 141:1132-6.
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Acne: Seeking Grease Relief
- May 24, 2005
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Current acne therapy consists mostly of anticomedolytic and antibacterial treatment and rarely targets production of sebum. Sebum production has been linked to androgen levels, although . . .- Reviewing:
- Cappel M et al., Arch Dermatol 2005 Mar; 141:333-8.
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Subcision: A Reproducible Procedure of Benefit for Acne Scars?
- March 30, 2005
- Jeffrey S. Dover, MD, FRCPC
- Dermatology
Subcision is a relatively simple technique for improving rolling (broad-based, gently undulating) acne scars. Although the procedure was first described in the 1960s, there have . . .- Reviewing:
- Alam M et al., Dermatol Surg 2005 Mar; 31:310-7.
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Teenage Acne: Got Milk?
- March 2, 2005
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Previous studies suggest that the incidence of acne is low in non-Western societies and increases with adoption of the Western diet. However, the impact of . . .- Reviewing:
- Adebamowo CA et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2005 Feb; 52:207-14. Danby FW., J Am Acad Dermatol 2005 Feb; 52:360-2.
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Treatment of Facial Acne
- February 2, 2005
- Neil H. Shear, MD, FRCPC
- Dermatology
Investigators compare the benefits of five different regimens.- Reviewing:
- Ozolins M et al., Lancet 2004 Dec 18; 364:2188-95.
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She Has Acne, but Does She Have HAIR?
- May 24, 2005
- Neil H. Shear, MD, FRCPC
- Dermatology
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is present in 6% to 10% of reproductive-aged women and is characterized by insulin resistance (IR). It is thought that insulin . . .- Reviewing:
- Apridonidze T et al., J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2005 Apr; 90:1929-35.
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Topical Antiandrogen
- May 13, 2011
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
A new topical antiandrogen showed promise in a small, limited trial.- Reviewing:
- Trifu V et al., Br J Dermatol 2011 Mar 24;:
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Low-Dose Isotretinoin Free
- January 28, 2011
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
Continuous high-dose treatment was slightly more effective, but lower and intermittent doses were also effective against moderate acne.- Reviewing:
- Lee JW et al., Br J Dermatol 2010 Nov 29;:
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Depressing News Relating to Oral Isotretinoin?
- November 19, 2010
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Whether it is the acne, the therapy, or multiple factors, patients with acne should be monitored for depression and suicidality.- Reviewing:
- Sundström A et al., BMJ 2010 Nov 11; 341:c5812. Magin P and Sullivan J., BMJ 2010 Nov 11; 341:c5866.
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Potential Association Between Tetracycline Antibiotics and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- September 17, 2010
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
I have reported on the on-again, off-again linkage of isotretinoin use with development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Reports included a compilation of cases reported . . .- Reviewing:
- Margolis DJ et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2010 Aug 10;:
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Is There an Association Between Minocycline and Autoimmune Disease?
- May 25, 2007
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Some patients receiving chronic minocycline therapy for acne develop lupus-like symptoms.- Reviewing:
- Marzo-Ortega H et al., Br J Dermatol 2007 May; 156:1005-9.
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Does Isotretinoin Cause Depression?
- June 28, 2005
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Investigators found no evidence of a link.- Reviewing:
- Chia CY et al., Arch Dermatol 2005 May; 141:557-60.
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Accutane Brain?
- May 24, 2005
- Neil H. Shear, MD, FRCPC
- Dermatology
Patients taking isotretinoin have visible functional changes on brain scans.- Reviewing:
- Bremner JD et al., Am J Psychiatry 2005 May; 162:983-91.
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Contraception 101 for Dermatologists Free
- March 8, 2013
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
A review of methods and recommendations- Reviewing:
- Tyler KH and Zirwas MJ., J Am Acad Dermatol 2013 Jan 17;:
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Isotretinoin Does Not Appear to Increase Acute Risk for Thromboembolic Disease Free
- October 21, 2011
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Patients might have long-term risk that is manifested with the use of isotretinoin but not necessarily caused by it.- Reviewing:
- Bérard A et al., Dermatology 2011 Oct; 223:45.
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Effects of Skin Disease on Quality of Life
- November 19, 2010
- Francisco A. Tausk, MD
- Dermatology
Three recent studies examine the effects of skin disease on emotional health and vice versa.- Reviewing:
- Smidt AC et al., Arch Dermatol 2010 Aug; 146:865. Kurd SK et al., Arch Dermatol 2010 Aug; 146:891. Evers AWM et al., Br J Dermatol 2010 Nov; 163:986.
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