Acne
Cosmeceutical Critique
Vetiver: More than a pleasant aroma?
An important ingredient in the contemporary perfume and cosmetics industries, vetiver, is the only grass cultivated throughout the world to retain...
From the Journals
Study highlights impact of acne in adult women on quality of life, mental health
The researchers observed that most participants did not think oral antibiotics were appropriate treatments for their acne, specifically because of...
From the Journals
Study estimates carbon footprint reduction of virtual isotretinoin visits
Virtual management of isotretinoin saved a median of 37.8 miles per visit during the study period of March 25 to Dec. 1, 2020.
Case Reports
Unexpected Complications: A Case of Rosacea Fulminans in Pregnancy
Rosacea fulminans is a rare facial dermatosis that typically affects women with a fulminating course that presents with superficial and deep-...
Supplements
Acne and Rosacea Supplement
Commentary
Isotretinoin Meets COVID-19: Revisiting a Fragmented Paradigm
Amidst the myriad of disruptions and corollary solutions budding from the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, management of acne with isotretinoin...
Case Reports
Results of Laboratory Monitoring in Patients Taking Isotretinoin for Acne
Isotretinoin is the mainstay treatment for severe acne. Frequent monitoring for laboratory changes during isotretinoin treatment is not warranted...
Conference Coverage
Study eyes impact of isotretinoin on triglycerides, other lab measures
“Clinicians must weigh the laboratory values with the costs of laboratory testing, including opportunity costs such as time, monetary costs, and...
Conference Coverage
Isotretinoin benefits similar in overweight, obese adolescents, and those in normal weight range
However, the proportion of patients reporting headaches differed significantly between the groups.
From the Journals
In Black patients, acne scarring might not mean what you think
They may use the term to refer to postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Food for Thought
Reexamining the Role of Diet in Dermatology
The role of diet in acne has been well studied, but rigorous studies on dietary interventions for other common skin conditions are lacking....