Acne
From the Journals
Antibiotic use in dermatology declining, with one exception
Antibiotic prescriptions by dermatologists have declined significantly since 2008, except for those associated with dermatologic surgery.
Conference Coverage
Isotretinoin treatment reorganizes dermal microbiome in acne patients
CAYMAN ISLANDS – New research has identified dermal dysbiosis as a key driver of acne – and isotretinoin lets the good guys triumph.
From the Journals
Review looks at effectiveness of isotretinoin for acne
The Cochrane Review included 31 randomized, controlled trials that altogether included 3,836 participants with mild to severe acne.
Video
Innovations in Dermatology: Laboratory Monitoring With Isotretinoin
A major development in the management of acne would be lessening of the need for extensive monthly laboratory monitoring with isotretinoin. Dr....
Under My Skin
An iPledge Halloween
Jerry came to Boston to study; he'd finished 4 months of isotretinoin and needed one more.
From the Journals
Topical retinoid found effective as microneedling for acne scars
Tazarotene gel 0.1% could be an effective and practical home-based treatment of atrophic postacne scarring.
Feature
Trump administration rule erodes ACA contraceptive mandate
More employers can choose not to offer contraception coverage under Trump administration rules that narrow the ACA’s contraceptive mandate.
Video
Innovations in Dermatology: Sarecycline Approved for Acne
The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved sarecycline for the treatment of moderate to severe acne vulgaris. Dr. Lawrence Green...
Conference Coverage
Think barrier repair for acne patients
LAS VEGAS – Quality moisturization is a must for acne patients and has been shown to improve TEWL, normalize ceramides, and repair the microbiome...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Taurine
This beta-amino acid appears to hold promising potential in the dermatologic realm, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects...
Conference Coverage
Topical treatment with retinoid/benzoyl peroxide combination reduced acne scars
PARIS –The acne treatment adapalene 0.3%/benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel prevented new scar formation in a multicenter study.