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Stress: The Cause of Your Acne?
Stress has a great role in the flare-up of many skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis and rosacea, according to a report discussed at the American Academy of Dermatology’s Summer Academy Meeting 2011 held in New York City.
Previously, many experts believe that chronic skin conditions are the causes…
[Continue reading: Stress: The Cause of Your Acne?]Almost 75 percent of College Student Have Acne!
Believe it or not; almost 75 percent of the university and college Students suffer from the direct and indirect consequences of having acne, says a survey study conducted by a group of researchers from Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Hospital, Lahore and published in the July 2011 issue of…
[Continue reading: Almost 75 percent of College Student Have Acne!]Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Combination: Has Synergistic Effect Against Inflammed Acne?
Adapalene plus benzoyl peroxide combination may have a synergistic effect against the development of inflammatory acne lesions, says a new study conducted by a group of in Laboratory of Immuno-Dermatology, University Hospital, Nantes, France and published in the July 2011 issue of the journal Experimental Dermatology.
Acne is a…
[Continue reading: Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Combination: Has Synergistic Effect Against Inflammed Acne?]Anti-Acne Therapuetic Agent From a Snake Discovered!
“Oh c’mon!” is just what you might actually say with this news: An anti-acne therapeutic agent was discovered from the venom of a snake, says a study conducted by a group of Chinese researchers from Biotoxin Units of Key Laboratory of Animal Models and Human Disease Mechanisms,…
[Continue reading: Anti-Acne Therapuetic Agent From a Snake Discovered!]Acne Causes Social Phobia!
Acne is not just another simple skin problem. In fact, it can cause social phobia in 45.7 percent of patients with acne vulgaris, suggests a new study conducted by a group of researchers from Dicle University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Turkey and published in the June 2011…
[Continue reading: Acne Causes Social Phobia!]Dapsone Plus Tazarotene Combination: More Potent Than Tazarotene Alone?
You may have heard it: “Two heads are better than one.” Well, when it comes to treating severe acne with lots of blackheads and whiteheads, the bare truth is this: “Two drugs are also better than one.”
A study conducted by a group of dermatologists from the Center for…
[Continue reading: Dapsone Plus Tazarotene Combination: More Potent Than Tazarotene Alone?]The Most Common Self-Management Options for the Dryness and Skin Irriation Associated with Acne Treatment
Most treatments used for acne can cause skin dryness or irritation. Because of this, many patients find it difficult to adhere to their assigned acne treatment.
In a study published by the June 2011 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, two researchers from the Center…
[Continue reading: The Most Common Self-Management Options for the Dryness and Skin Irriation Associated with Acne Treatment]Are Retinoids Still the Best and the Most Popular Treatment Regimen for Acne Vulgaris?
Topical anti-acne products combined with systemic antibiotics is still the first line treatment for acne vulgaris. Yes, it’s true, topical and systemic antibiotics can help suppress the bacterial infection commonly seen in acne lesions such as pustules, papules, cysts and nodules. However, with the use of antibacterial medications, the…
[Continue reading: Are Retinoids Still the Best and the Most Popular Treatment Regimen for Acne Vulgaris?]Can Retinoids Cause Noncutaneous Skin Reactions?
The use of topical retinoids such as isotretinoin, alitretinoin, tazarotene and adapalene has been known in the clinical practice as the cornerstone for the treatment of chronic severe skin problems for more than thirty years. Dermatologists commonly use retinoids for the management of severe acne, psoriasis, and photodamage. However,…
[Continue reading: Can Retinoids Cause Noncutaneous Skin Reactions?]Acne: A Cause of Depression and Decreased Self-esteem in Teenagers
Acne, low self-confidence and depression often go together in teens, says a new study published by the Dermatology Online Journal. While the acne scar itself does not directly cause emotional problem by itself, this study suggests that acne outbreak during the teenage years can have a great impact on…
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