Posted on October 31, 2009
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Authors: Haslund P, Lee RA, Jemec GB
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a common inflammatory skin disease. Medical treatment is often disappointing and in severe disease surgery remains the therapy of choice. Extensive surgery may be effective but also mutilating. Patients experience a significant reduction in quality of life and the need for new treatment modalities are urgent. In recent years patients with HS have been treated off-label with tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) inhibitors with a varying degrees of effect. We performed a systematic review of papers retrieved from two databases (PubMed and Web of Science) using the follow-ing keywords: hidradenitis suppurativa, acne inversa, infliximab, etanercept, and adalimumab. A total of 34 publications were retrieved, describin...
Posted on October 31, 2009
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Authors: Lolis MS, Bowe WP, Shalita AR
Acne is the most common skin disease. It normally occurs during adolescence as a result of excess production of hormones. However, acne may be associated with assorted endocrine disorders, nonendocrine diseases, and the use of certain medications. These causes of acne are discussed in this article along with basic therapeutic interventions.
PMID: 19932324 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Medical Clinics of North America)
Posted on October 31, 2009
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Acne is the most common skin disease. It normally occurs during adolescence as a result of excess production of hormones. However, acne may be associated with assorted endocrine disorders, nonendocrine diseases, and the use of certain medications. These causes of acne are discussed in this article along with basic therapeutic interventions. (Source: Medical Clinics of North America)
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Acne patients may be at increased risk for sun sensitivity and skin damage, depending on their treatment regimen. The Avidoxy DK defence kit offers products that provide sun protection for acne suffers without exacerbating their condition. The kit consists of 100-mg doxycycline tablets (available by prescription only) to help destroy acne-causing bacteria, plus two free products: defence acne wash and defence solare SPF 30. The acne wash contains 2% salicylic acid to promote cleansing and exfoliation, and it is oil-free and alcohol-free. The defence solare SPF is an oil-free, noncomedogenic, moisturizing sunblock that contains antioxidants and zinc oxide to provide broad-spectrum sun protection for acne-prone skin. (Source: Skin and Allergy News)
Posted on October 31, 2009
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Neutrogena's Skin ID regimen is available to treat and help prevent acne. The three-product, over-the-counter system is offered as an alternative to antibiotics for those who are concerned about building resistance to antibiotic treatments. Customers can complete an online skin evaluation that will direct them to a gel cleanser, an acne treatment, and a moisturizer “personalized” to fit their skin condition. The regimen includes salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and a proprietary MicroClear technology to deliver the medication deep into pores; the system retails for about $40. (Source: Skin and Allergy News)
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