Posted on March 9, 2010
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Conclusion Adolescent acne includes a familial genetic predisposition. Additional environmental factors of psychological stress, skin oiliness and high caloric diets may also contribute to the onset of acne in Chinese adolescents. (Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology)
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Posted on March 7, 2010
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Isotretinoin has revolutionized the treatment of acne by improving the cosmetic outcome and decreasing the psychological damage. However, use of isotretinoin is associated with significant side-effects such as mucocutaneous involvement, dyslipidaemia and liver dysfunction, as indicated by increases in liver enzymes. The responsible enzyme for homocysteine metabolism, cystathionine-[beta]-synthase, might also be affected by isotretinoin-induced liver dysfunction, which leads to hyperhomocysteinaemia, an independent risk factor for thrombovascular diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate homocysteine levels and the responsible vitamins for its metabolism in patients with moderate to severe acne vulgaris on isotretinoin treatment, before and after treatment. We found increased level of...
Posted on March 6, 2010
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Source: American Academy of Dermatology
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Posted on March 6, 2010
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Patients with severe acne had significantly greater improvement when topical adapalene/benzoyl peroxide (Epiduo) was added to oral doxycycline, according to results of a randomized clinical trial. (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Posted on March 5, 2010
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Acne and rosacea are two seemingly different skin conditions that have one important thing in common: both are chronic and extremely common skin conditions. However, dermatologists recommend that with proper diagnosis, treatment and a healthy dose of good, old-fashioned skin care, acne and rosacea can be less of a nuisance for patients. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)