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Isotretinoin may have transformative effect on skin microbiome
Isotretinoin also reduced the overall number of Propionibacterium bacteria, while it simultaneously increased the diversity of the individua
by Bianca Quijano
Dec 24, 20182 min read


Acne: Genetic factors related to pore and hair follicle size may contribute to severity
Twelve new genetic regions were identified in the study, increasing the number of specific genetic regions associated with acne to 15.
by Cory Perla
Dec 20, 20181 min read


Seasonal changes in skin lipids may worsen acne in winter
These lower levels of ceramides partly resolve in the summer months, according to a study published in the journal Experimental Dermatology
by Cory Perla
Nov 30, 20181 min read
Experimental acne vaccine targets P.acnes inflammatory factor
When investigators vaccinated mice with CAMP factor, they found the vaccination considerably reduced the growth of P. acnes and production o
by John Evans
Sep 7, 20182 min read


Acne in women: Spironolactone new alternative to antibiotics
Within a year, 14.4% of patients on spironolactone and 13.4% of patients on antibiotics had switched to different treatments. According to r
by Bianca Quijano
Jun 19, 20182 min read
Skin acceptance reducing acne stigma
A new trend called skin positivity is emerging. A number of celebrities are fighting against the stigma associated with acne, and that...
by Kyra White
May 31, 20182 min read


Acne: current Tx may have adverse impact on beneficial bacteria
Targeted approaches may help preserve beneficial bacteria
By Louise Gagnon
Jan 2, 20185 min read


Putting home remedies for acne to the test
The Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada has created a tool for clinicians and patients to determine the effectiveness and safety of home...
by Emily Innes-Leroux
Sep 13, 20172 min read
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