Acne Information
Whats The Real Cause Of Acne?
Most acne medications only mask the symptoms of acne and does nothing to stop the real cause of acne. This is why people buy acne products month after month (year after year).
Acne & Wrinkles at My Age?
Puberty brought bouts of acne. In your 20s, finding Mr.
Acne Solution
Million of people suffer from acne breakouts young and old. If your doctor has you on topical or oral treatment and it is not working try other ways to cure the breakouts.
Proven Acne Medications
There are a plethora of acne medications currently on the market. Some of these are prescription medications, such as accutane.
How to Choose an Over The Counter Acne Medication
There are literally hundreds of various treatments available to reduce acne. There is everything from all natural herbal remedies, to powerful chemical pharmaceuticals such as Accutane.
Herbal Acne Treatments That Work
In the United States alone, there are over 40 Million people who struggle with acne. Many of these people treat acne using chemicals such as antibiotics, prescription drugs, benzoyl peroxide, and salicylic acid.
Acne Home Remedy
Acne or pimples are caused by hormonal changes, wrong food habits and improper skin care. Acne remedies given below are based on herbs and natural ingredients that treat your acne like magic and help improve the skin disorders.
About Acne, itsTypes & Symptoms
What is Acne?Acne is a chronic disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Some of the characteristics of acne include black heads, pimples, cysts, infected abscesses, and rarely scarring.
Shopping for Sensitive Skin: A Guide for the Acne and Rosacea Conscious
Acne and rosacea patients take note- you must know about proper skin-care and cosmetic usage to successfully manage your sensitive skin. This is the counsel of Dr.
The Kill the Bacterial and Cure the Acne Myth
All life forms strategize to survive and procreate. Weeds, worms, birds, fungi and bacteria all work to sustain their own lives on this planet.
An Acne Fetish is No Laughing Matter
While it may be easy to scoff off an acne fetish with remarks like, "I don't have that problem," this condition is more common than properly acknowledged. A fetish is an object of unreasonably obsessive attention or regard.
Teenage Acne Revisited
- A lot has been written about the causes of teenage acne and still there does not appear to be consensus on this topic. However, it is becoming clear that it is a problem that needs to be treated from the inside as well as on the outside It is therefore necessary for the teenager to find products that treat the condition both internally and externally,- Rooibos tea has received a lot of attention from scientists over the last 15 years and Japanese scientists in particular have done a lot of research on the Tea and its beneficial properties.
Are You Sure Your Diet Doesnt Affect Your Acne?
For those of you who have met me, you know I am often
mistaken for being an 18 year old when in actuality I'm 27.
I'm currently teaching after-school cooking classes in Brooklyn
to middle school kids and I was mistaken for one of the students
by an employee.
Why You Will Never Achieve Long-Lasting Acne Free Skin With The "External" Acne Treatments Today
Most of the acne treatments out there just don't have what it takes to get rid of acne.This is simply because most (or shall I say all) of the acne treatments out there are doing, is just masking the symptoms of acne.
Why Drinking Enough Water Can Help Keep Acne Away
You probably don't know this yet but product wastes and toxic build up in your system is one of the main reasons why you have acne or why your skin breaks out.You see, your body has 4 channels of elimination.
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This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb echinacea—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. There are nine known species of echinacea, all of which are native to the United States and southern Canada. The most commonly used, Echinacea purpurea, is believed to be the most potent.What Echinacea Is Used ForEchinacea has traditionally been used to treat or prevent colds, flu, and other infections.Echinacea is believed to stimulate the immune system to help fight infections.Less commonly, echinacea has been used for wounds and skin problems, such as acne or boils. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of a novel fractional CO2 laser device for improving facial rhytids, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, skin laxity, and acne scarring. Subjects (n= 15) were treated three to five times at 3-week intervals. Biopsy specimens were used to evaluate healing response and neocollagenesis. Clinical improvement was rated on a quartile rating scale from digital photographs. Subject discomfort during treatment was evaluated on a scale of 0 to 5. Fourteen subjects who completed the study achieved good to excellent improvement in overall appearance, with 60% rated excellent. Improvement in photodamage was good to excellent in 92% of subjects, and reduction in rhytids was good to excellent in 85%. A total of 79% of subjects achieved good to excellent improve...
The objectives of this study are to explore the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of APC in acne patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris. In this exploratory trial, 48 patients were treated with oral APC thrice a day for 3 months followed by a 4-week treatment-free period. At the end of treatment (Week 12), there was a statistically significant improvement in the global acne count (p < 0.05), which began after 8 weeks (p < 0.05). Almost 79% (38/48) of the patients had 80[ndash]100% improvement. There was a significant reduction in pustules (8 weeks (p < 0.05) and 12 weeks (p < 0.001)), and papules and closed comedones (8 weeks (p < 0.05) and 12 weeks (p < 0.001)). Only two patients had side effects. The current data indicate that treatment with oral APC thrice daily for 12 wee...
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have uncovered the biological rationale for why large doses of corticosteroids given repeatedly over several weeks may help individuals with lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects more than 1 million people in the U.S. Unlike the anabolic steroids athletes sometimes use illegally to bulk up muscle, corticosteroids are routinely used to treat inflammation in lupus patients. The drugs, however, can cause undesirable side effects including weight gain and acne when taken over long periods of time... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Carbon dioxide ablative fractional resurfacing is safe and effective for atrophic acne scars on the
skin of Asian individuals, according to research published in the August issue of the Journal of the American
Academy of Dermatology. (Source: Modern Medicine)
This fact sheet provides basic information about the herb chasteberry—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Chasteberry is the fruit of the chaste tree, a small shrub-like tree native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean region. The name is thought to come from a belief that the plant promoted chastity—it is reported that monks in the Middle Ages used chasteberry to decrease sexual desire.What Chasteberry Is Used ForChasteberry has been used for thousands of years, mostly by women to ease menstrual problems and to stimulate the production of breast milk.Chasteberry is still used for menstrual problems, such as premenstrual syndrome, as well as for symptoms of menopause, some types of infertility, and acne. (Source: NCCAM Featured Conte...
Conclusions The results of this study, using objective evaluation tools, suggest that late onset acne has different clinical characteristics. Other possible factors might explain the clinical differences in late onset acne. (Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology)
Conclusions Daily isotretinoin in a dose corresponding to the treatment of cystic acne accelerated alveolar repair.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10006-010-0235-8Authors
Roberta Dalmolin Bergoli, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPEL) Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry Rua Gonçalves Chaves, 3.657/401 B Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil CEP 96015-560-Bairro: CentroOtacilio Luiz Chagas Junior, Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPEL) Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry Rua Gonçalves Chaves, 3.657/401 B Pelotas Rio Grande do Sul Brazil CEP 96015-560-Bairro: CentroCarlos Eduardo Chrzanowski Pereira de Souza, Pont...
(Source: American Journal of Clinical Dermatology)
U.K. consumer-goods firm Reckitt Benckiser, maker of Clearsil and Mucinex, agreed to acquire SSL, maker of Durex condoms, in a deal that valued at $3.88 billion. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)
Understanding teens' determination and passion for change, Neutrogena, the #1 dermatologist-recommended skin care brand, is launching Wave for Change, a charitable campaign that makes it easy for teens everywhere to not only give back, but to choose how Neutrogena will support communities in need. This summer, starting on July 17th through August 23rd, Neutrogena will donate $1 for every Wave® Sonic Power-Cleaner and Oil-Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit product sold, up to $200,000 to GlobalGiving... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
The objective of this analysis was to explore the correlation of sebum and acne by combining data from studies of various acne treatments that have demonstrated effects on both sebum excretion and acne outcome. Acne measures included total lesion count, inflammatory lesion count and acne severity grade. For each acne measure, data were pooled and analysed at the 3- and 4-month endpoints, when sebum reduction has generally equilibrated and efficacy in acne is approaching the maximum effect for most treatments. A linear model was used to describe the percentage reduction in each acne measure as a function of percentage reduction in sebum excretion. Slope values were similar for the three acne parameters and all were significantly different from zero (P < 0·025), suggesting a significant cor...
Conclusion Further study with a larger population is recommended to validate the accuracy of this method. (Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology)
Hypertrophic and keloid scars result from alterations in the wound healing process. Treating abnormal scars remains an important challenge. The aim of this case series was to investigate the effectiveness of near infrared (NIR) light emitting diode (LED) treatment as a prophylactic method to alter the wound healing process in order to avoid or attenuate the formation of hypertrophic scars or keloids.Three patients (age 27-57) of phototypes I-III with hypertrophic scars or keloids due to acne or surgery participated in this case series. Following scar revision by surgery or CO2 laser ablation on bilateral areas, one scar was treated daily by the patient at home with non-thermal, non-ablative NIR LED (805 nm at 30 mW/cm2) for 30 days. Efficacy assessments, conducted up to a year post-treatme...
Motivation: Current algorithms for estimating DNA copy numbers (CNs) borrow concepts from gene expression analysis methods. However, single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) arrays have special characteristics that, if taken into account, can improve the overall performance. For example, cross hybridization between alleles occurs in SNP probe pairs. In addition, most of the current CN methods are focused on total CNs, while it has been shown that allele-specific CNs are of paramount importance for some studies. Therefore, we have developed a summarization method that estimates high-quality allele-specific CNs.
Results: The proposed method estimates the allele-specific DNA CNs for all Affymetrix SNP arrays dealing directly with the cross hybridization between probes within SNP probesets. This a...
AcneResearch.org is attempting to leverage the power of the Internet to accumulate knowledge about acne(PRWeb July 16, 2010)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/07/prweb4271494.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Research Triangle Park, N.C. â July 16, 2010 â Stiefel, a GSK company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Veltin Gel for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years and older. Stiefel... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals)
Comedonal post-adolescent acne is the most prevalent form of acne in adult women, contrary to the widely held belief that papulopustular post-adolescent acne predominate, study results suggest. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Pediatric Acne (Ages 9-11)
Birth Control Patch
High Blood Pressure (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News)
This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of carbon-dioxide ablative fractional resurfacing on atrophic acne scars in Asian individuals.Methods: Thirteen subjects (8 female and 5 male, aged 25-52 years) with skin phototype IV and atrophic acne scars were treated with 3 sessions of carbon-dioxide ablative fractional resurfacing laser on an average of 7-week interval. Objective (ultraviolet A-light video camera) and subjective (clinical evaluation by two blinded dermatologists) assessments were obtained at baseline and at 1, 3, and 6 months after the final treatment.Results: At the 6-month follow-up, 85% of the subjects were rated as having at least 25% to 50% improvement of scars. Improvement significantly progressed from the 1-month follow-up to the 6-month follow-up (PÂ...
Photodynamic therapy requires a photosensitizer, oxygen, and activating light. For acne, pilosebaceous units are âtargetâ structures. Porphyrins are synthesized in vivo from 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA), particularly in pilosebaceous units. Different photosensitizers and drug delivery methods have been reported for acne treatment. There are a variety of porphyrin precursors with different pharmacokinetic properties. Among them, ALA and methyl-ester of ALA (MAL) are available for possible off-label treatment of acne vulgaris. In addition, various light sources, light dosimetry, drug incubation time, and pre- and posttreatment care also change efficacy and side effects. None of these variables has been optimized for acne treatment, but a number of clinical trials provide helpful guidance...
The first-line treatments for acne vulgaris are conventional topical and/or oral medications. However, many patients have contraindications, only partial response, significant adverse effects, or recurrence. Light-based treatments and photodynamic therapy (PDT) using topical precursors of porphyrins are off-label alternative treatments for acne vulgaris, with their own advantages and disadvantages. To date, there is no consensus on PDT methodology and parameters. An understanding of pathophysiology of acne, lightâtissue interactions, and PDT mechanisms of action is helpful whenever PDT is considered as an alternative treatment. In general, blue light alone improves acne because of its antiinflammatory effects. PDT using 5-aminolevulenic acid (ALA) or ALA derivatives induces transient ant...
Your skin protects you, heals itself and lasts a lifetime. Find how to give it some skin care in return, to help keep it looking and feeling its best. Acne doesn't just happen to teenagers There are lots of myths around acne, including the idea that it only happens to teenage skin. This is not true - acne can develop in adults too. Find out about the treatments available if it happens to you, and whether your eating or skin care habits could be to blame. Smoking makes your skin look older Along with growing older and sun damage, smoking plays a part in creating wrinkles... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Johns Hopkins scientists have found that a safe and inexpensive antibiotic in use since the 1970s for treating acne effectively targets infected immune cells in which HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, lies dormant and prevents them from reactivating and replicating. (Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine News)
Conclusions Increased lipid peroxidation and defective SOD activity exist in patients with AA. Addition of drugs with antioxidative effects seems to be valuable in treatment. (Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology)
Conclusion. We present our preliminary experience of using biological therapies to treat children with CRMO and SAPHO in conjunction with other immunosuppression. Further studies are needed to establish the role of these therapies in refractory CRMO and SAPHO. (Source: Rheumatology)
The FDA has approved the first generic formulation of adapalene 0.1% cream for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients aged 12 years and older. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
In the course of producing the 2009 NHS Evidence - skin disorders Annual Evidence Update on Acne Vulgaris, 25 randomised controlled trials were examined. From these, at least 12 potentially serious problems of trial reporting were identified. Several trials concluded no effect of a treatment yet they were insufficiently powered to exclude potentially useful benefits. There were examples of duplicate publication and "salami publication", as well as two trials being combined and reported as one. In some cases, an incorrect "within-groups" statistical comparison was made and one trial report omitted original efficacy data and included only P values. Both of the non-inferiority studies examined failed to pre-specify a non-inferiority margin. Trials reported as "double-blind" compared treatment...
Acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease of multifactorial origin. The aim of this study was to clarify whether known polymorphisms of the interleukin-1A (IL1A) and IL1RN genes play a role in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris. A positive association was found between the minor T allele of the IL1A +4845(G>T) single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and acne, whereas no association was found with respect to any alleles of the variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR) polymorphism of the IL1RN gene. The severity of inflammatory acne symptoms correlated with the percentage of individuals carrying the homozygote T/T genotype. These results may help to elucidate the molecular events leading to the development of acne. (Source: Tissue Antigens)
Andrei Metelitsa, MD, has indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters. (Source: Dermatologic Surgery)
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) due to facial acne commonly occurs in Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI and can have a considerable effect on quality of life. The sequelae in terms of pigmentation are often the main reason for consulting a dermatologist and take precedence over the acne itself. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a new combined photoacoustic[ndash]photothermal low-fluence Q-switched neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (QSNY) laser in the treatment for facial acne and PIH. Twenty individuals underwent five weekly full-facial treatments using a QSNY laser at 1,064 nm. Another 20 individuals underwent five weekly facial acne treatments by extraction of comedones, and intralesional injections into severely inflamed papules were performed at each treatment sess...
The young might worry about acne and the old about wrinkles, but people
of all ages complain about greasy, oily skin. Glare can be gone soon,
though, thanks to more multi-purpose products. (Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire)
From the minute they wake until the minute they sleep, today's teenagers have busy, demanding schedules. Life may be hectic, but an acne care routine doesn't have to get in the way, according to a new study published in the July 2010 issue of Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Researchers found that acne sufferers looking to simplify their treatment regimen without sacrificing results have further proof they can use a safe, easy and effective once-daily treatment of Retin-A Micro® Pump in the morning along with benzoyl peroxide... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
A 32-year-old woman was evaluated because of oligomenorrhea and difficulty becoming pregnant. At 25 years of age, after 5 years of oral contraceptive use, irregular menstrual cycles developed, and she was unable to become pregnant. She reported acne and increased facial hair; results of laboratory tests were consistent with anovulation. She became pregnant after two cycles of clomiphene, gestational diabetes developed, she delivered a healthy infant, and she breast-fed normally. Glucose intolerance and amenorrhea persisted after delivery. A diagnostic test was performed. (Source: New England Journal of Medicine)
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 6, 2010 - From the minute they
wake until the minute they sleep, today's teenagers have busy,
demanding schedules. Life may be hectic, but an acne care routine
doesn't have to get in the way, according to a new... (Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials)
Los Angeles, CA (July 06, 2010) - From the minute they wake until the minute they sleep, todayâs teenagers have busy, demanding schedules. Life may be hectic, but an acne care routine doesnât have to get in the way, according to a new study published in the July 2010 issue of Journal of Drugs in Dermatology..... (Source: Johnson and Johnson)
Want to peel off in the sun but worried about skin blemishes? Victoria Lambert
has some hi-tech answers to spots, lines and moles. (Source: Telegraph Health)
In this study, we found that water extracts of Pruni Cortex, not Quercus Cortex showed a binding effect on estrogen receptor beta (ERbeta). Thus, their chemical analysis was carried out by GC-MS and found that five unique constituents (i.e., sakuranetin, naringenin, genistein, genkwanin and arctigenin) were detected in Pruni Cortex. The ERbeta binding capacity of these constituents was examined using 70 ng/ml 17beta-estradiol, as the positive control with 100% ERbeta binding. Among them, genistein (60% at 10 ng/ml) showed the strongest binding capacity than naringenin (60% at 1000 ng/ml) and sakuranetin (40% at 1000 ng/ml). These results suggested that Pruni Cortex in JHT could play an important role in treatment of acne. In addition, those of Pruni Cortex from different harvest places wer...
CONCLUSION: The presence of base substitution in androgen-related CYP17 gene at -34 bp (T-->C) increases the risk of postadolescent acne in female subjects with increased androgen levels.
PMID: 20650774 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Southern Medical University)
Benzoyl peroxide with salicylic acid works better than benzoyl peroxide with clindamycin for the
initial treatment of acne, but after 10 to 12 weeks there is little difference in results between the two
treatments, according to research published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Academy of
Dermatology. (Source: Modern Medicine)
What's wrong with taking a steroid, while you're pregnant, to try to increase the odds that your female fetus will someday grow up to be a straight woman who gives you grandchildren, and not a lesbian daughter more interested in puppies?I have a funny feeling I'm about to get hit by various versions of that question, since Ellen Feder of American University, Anne Tamar-Mattis of Advocates for Informed Choice, and I just submitted a new post to Bioethics Forum revealing what we think is the first organized medical "paradigm" for attempting to prevent homosexuality in the womb.Let me give five answers to that question. Maybe six.1. The specific drug we're talking about, dexamethasone, is not a benign drug for pregnant women, nor for the children exposed in utero. The studies we do have on th...
Abstract: Linoleic acid (18:2Ï6) and α-linolenic acid (18:3Ï3) represent the parent fats of the two main classes of polyunsaturated fatty acids: the Ï-6 (n-6) and the Ï-3 (n-3) fatty acids, respectively. Linoleic acid and α-linolenic acid both give rise to other long-chain fatty acid derivatives, including γ-linolenic acid and arachidonic acid (Ï-6 fatty acids) and docosahexaenoic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid (Ï-3 fatty acids). These fatty acids are showing promise as safe adjunctive treatments for many skin disorders, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne vulgaris, systemic lupus erythematosus, nonmelanoma skin cancer, and melanoma. Their roles are diverse and include maintenance of the stratum corneum permeability barrier, maturation and differentiation of the stratum c...
Abstract: Smoking negatively impacts the health of the skin as it does every organ system. This contribution reviews the effect of cigarette smoking on wound healing, wrinkling, and aging of the skin, skin cancer, psoriasis, and other inflammatory skin diseases, hidradenitis suppurativa, acne, alopecia, lupus erythematosus, polymorphous light eruption, and tobacco-associated oral lesions. Dermatologists need to encourage their patients to discontinue this deleterious habit. (Source: Clinics in Dermatology)
Specialty pharmaceutical company Uluru Inc. said Monday the company will divest its interest in Zindaclin, a product used to treat acne. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)
Specialty pharmaceutical company Uluru Inc. said Monday the company will divest its interest in Zindaclin, a product used to treat acne. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Conclusions: Other than the two oral contraceptive failures, there were no serious adverse events recorded during this review period. Isotretinoin is a very effective medication with a low adverse-effect profile when used at lower doses. (Source: Australasian Journal of Dermatology)
If you are between 16 and 20 years old, odds are you are having problems with the old enemy, acne, and that you are trying to find a solution to it. (Source: Disabled World)
Acne is a common condition, seen in up to 80% of people aged 11 to 30. In some patients, it can result in permanent scars that are surprisingly difficult to treat, with current treatments for acne scars having limited efficacy. Recently, subdermal minimal surgery technology has been introduced as a novel therapeutic modality for acne scars. To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of subdermal minimal surgery technology for treating acne scars. Ten Korean patients (Fitzpatrick skin type II-V) with acne scars were enrolled in this study. They received three sessions of subdermal minimal surgery technology at 4-week intervals. The treatment parameters were a one-shot 0.15-mL volume of hyaluronic acid (HA) and 70% pressure power with a 10- Ã 10-mm square-shaped tip. Two independent derma...
(Source: Archives of Dermatology)
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Conclusion This review explores the newest and most common oral, parenteral, and topical antibiotics used in dermatology, their indications,
adverse effects, dosage, and spectrum of activity. Furthermore, systemic antibacterial prophylaxis and vaccines pertinent
to dermatology are discussed. The penicillins, cephalosporins, tetracyclines, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, sulfonamides,
aminoglycosides, lincosamides, folate inhibitors, and a new synthetic class of drugs, the oxazolidinones, are reviewed. These
antibiotics are used to treat a variety of organisms.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ReviewDOI 10.1007/s10227-001-0039-4Authors
Daniel A. Carrasco, University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston Departments of Dermatology, Microbiology/Immunology and Internal...
Abstract The efficacy of nonablative fractional laser resurfacing of acne scars has been described in case reports and uncontrolled
trials. The present study is the first randomized controlled trial in this field. The aim of this study was to examine the
efficacy and adverse effects of 1,540-nm nonablative fractional laser treatment of acne scars. Ten patients with acne scars
were included. Two intraindividual areas of similar size and appearance within contralateral anatomical regions were randomized
to (1) 3-monthly laser treatments with a StarLux 1,540-nm fractional handpiece, and (2) no treatment. Blinded on-site clinical
evaluations were performed before treatment, and at 4 and 12 weeks after the final treatment. End-points were overall change
in scar texture (fr...
Summary In this case-control study, the relationship between M196R (676 TâG) variant in exon 6 of tumor necrosis factor receptor type
2 ( TNFR2 ) gene and genetic susceptibility of acne vulgaris in Han Chinese was investigated. A total of 93 acne vulgaris
patients and 90 healthy subjects from Han Chinese ethnic group were enrolled in this study. Polymerase chain reaction-restriction
fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) technique was adopted to analyze the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of TNFR2
M196R gene, and to examine the association between acne vulgaris and the polymorphisms in TNFR2 M196R gene. The relationship
between different genotypes and the susceptibility of acne vulgaris was analyzed. The results showed that there was significant
difference in the...
Acne
High Cholesterol
Low Back Pain (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News)
Potentially Deadly Female Contraceptives - Women use birth control treatments for a variety of reasons: first and foremost to avoid getting pregnant, but also to lessen premenstrual symptoms, control acne, regulate menstrual cycles and more. Unfortunately, by doing so they could actually be putting themselves at risk. (Source: Disabled World)
Pimples (acne, zits, spots) affect the skin of the majority of teenagers and a significant number of adults. Some individuals are lucky and have occasional breakouts, while others may experience ongoing (chronic) problems. The presence of pimples on the skin, especially the face, may cause anxiety and/or embarrassment. Experts say that acne should be treated promptly, especially if the individual is prone to getting pimples. Self-help pimple treatments Washing your face about twice each day - not more often. Make sure you have a mild soap. Use warm water... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
A combined subcision-suction technique is well tolerated and effective for improving acne and other depressed scars, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Onset Therapeutics, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on dermatology, announced a publication in the June issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology summarizing the results of a study assessing the effect of BenzEFoam⢠(benzoyl peroxide) 5.3% Emollient Foam compared to a commercially available prescription benzoyl peroxide 8% cleanser in reducing the level of P. acnes counts in patients with significant P. acnes colonization on their backs. The microorganism P. acnes is believed to play a major role in the development of acne vulgaris... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Conclusion Frequent suctioning at the recurrence period of subcision increases subcision efficacy remarkably and causes significant and persistent improvement in short time, without considerable complication, in depressed scars of the face. Therefore, subcision-suction method is introduced as a new effective treatment. (Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology)
Authors: El-Mahdy TS, Abdalla S, El-Domany R, Mohamed MS, Ross JI, Snelling AM
A total of 107 antibiotic-resistant propionibacteria were isolated from the face of 102 Egyptian acne patients, dermatology staff and controls. Erythromycin-clindamycin-resistant propionibacteria were chosen to detect erm(X) gene and it was detected in 29 of 107 (27%) strains. However, just 7 strains had IS1249I, 3 of them had also Tn5432. The erm(X) gene which is not carried on Tn5432 confers inducible resistance to telithromycin by erythromycin or clindamycin. The DNA sequences of the PCR amplification products of this new erm(X)-mediated antibiotic resistance showed >99% identity to the erm(X) gene isolated from a Corynebacterium jeikeium. Southern blotting analysis of the erm(X)-specific probe shows t...
Authors: Tada M, Kurabe J, Yoshida T, Ohkanda T, Matsumoto Y
Natural catechol, quinone and quinone methide diterpenes with abietane (15-deoxyfuerstione, taxodione) and totarane (dispermone, 12,13-dihydroxy-8,11,13-totaratriene-6-one), and podocarpane (nimbidiol, deoxynimbidiol) skeletons were synthesized using ortho-oxidation of phenol with meta-chlorobenzoyl peroxide. Minimum inhibitory activities of these diterpenes and previously synthesized natural diterpenes were measured against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Propionibacterium acnes, which cause serious skin infection associated with acne. Abietaquinone methide and 8,11,13-totaratriene-12,13-diol showed potent activities against S. aureus (MRSA) and P. acnes, and no serious toxicity by oral dose to mice.
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Acne vulgaris has anecdotally been attributed to diet, especially milk products. Now, there may be empirical evidence to back this up. Skin Therapy Letter (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
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Chloracne: Still Cause for Concern. Passasrini B et al. Â Dermatology [Published online June 2 2010 ahead of print]
Abstract
When Viktor Yushchenko (picture) — a candidate for President of the Ukraine — was poisoned with dioxin in 2004, the image of his ravaged face was an unforgettable reminder of the dermatologic effects of this toxicity.
Chloracne is a skin condition caused by exposure to halogenated cyclic hydrocarbons. Features include:
⢠presence of comedones (blackheads) and yellowish cysts on the cheeks, trunk, and other areas not often involved in acne vulgaris (for example, the genital region)
⢠grayish discoloration of involved skin
⢠prominent involvement lateral to the eyes and behind the ears
⢠relative sparing of nose
Other manifestations...
“A recent study finds that remote online visits with dermatologists achieved equivalent clinical outcomes for acne patients. Also, doctors and patients ranked the e-visits as convenient and time-saving and said they could be used as a model for chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
The study, conducted by the Center for Connected Health, a division [...] (Source: ICMCC: The International Council on Medical and Care Compunetics)
A recent study finds that remote online visits with dermatologists achieved equivalent clinical outcomes for acne patients. Also, doctors and patients ranked the e-visits as convenient and time-saving and said they could be used as a model for chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
The study, conducted by the Center for Connected Health, a division of Partners HealthCare, was published in the April issue of Archives of Dermatology. (Source: Healthcare IT News)
Abstract In Npc1 null mice, a model for Niemann Pick Disease Type C1, it has been reported that hepatocyte insulin receptor function is significantly
impaired, consistent with growing evidence that membrane fluidity and microdomain structure have an important role in insulin
signal transduction. However, whether insulin receptor function is also compromised in human Niemann Pick disease Type C1
is unclear. We now report a girl who developed progressive dementia, ataxia and opthalmoplegia from 9 years old, followed
by severe acanthosis nigricans, hirsutism and acne at 11 years old. She was diagnosed with Niemann Pick Disease type C1 (OMIM#257220)
based on positive filipin staining and reduced cholesterol-esterifying activity in dermal fibroblasts, and homozygosity ...
JERUSALEM--(HSMN NewsFeed)--Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA ) today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and commercial launch of its generic version of GaldermaÂs product, Differin® (adapalene 0.1%) Gel, which i... Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, Dermatology, FDATeva Pharmaceutical, adapalene, Galderma, Differin, acne (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Leading dermatologists use their Websites to educate their patients about acne treatment in honor of Acne Awareness Month and improve acne care. (PRWeb Jun 1, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/acne_treatment/dermatologists/prweb4073154.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Dermatose ocupacional é qualquer alteração da pele, mucosa e anexos, direta ou indiretamente causada, condicionada, mantida ou agravada por agentes presentes na atividade ocupacional ou no ambiente de trabalho. Os autores referem a importância do tema, a epidemiologia e a etiopatogenia das principais dermatoses ocupacionais: dermatites de contato irritativas e alérgicas, fitodermatites, acnes (elaioconiose e cloracne), ceratoses, cânceres, granulomas de corpo estranho, infecções, onÃquias e ulcerações. A clÃnica da dermatose ocupacional é apresentada em diferentes profissões. Analisam-se os exames laboratoriais pedidos nessas dermatoses, com especial destaque para testes de contato, que são o padrão ouro, e fornecem-se dados do tratamento e prevenção; quanto à prevençã...
Please cite this paper as: Azelaic acid modulates the inflammatory response in normal human keratinocytes through PPAR[gamma] activation. Experimental Dermatology 2010.Abstract: Azelaic acid (AzA), a nine-carbon dicarboxylic acid, is an agent for the topical treatment of acne. It has also been shown to be effective in rosacea; however, the mechanism of action has not been clarified. Because inflammation is a common feature of both conditions, we investigated the effects of azelaic acid on the inflammatory response of normal human keratinocytes to ultraviolet B light, which is a photosensitizer agent in rosacea. AzA, at 20 mm, a concentration achievable following topical application of a 15% gel, suppresses ultraviolet B light-induced interleukins-1[beta], -6 and tumor necrosis factor-[alph...
CONCLUSIONS:
The 0.04% TMG pump was effective and safe for the treatment of acne vulgaris in this 8- to 12-year-old population, and the treatment was generally well tolerated. Additional studies in this population are recommended, to confirm these results. (Source: PEDIATRICS)
Our panel of experts answers your questions and hands out advice. (Source: Telegraph Health)
Severe zinc deficiency states, such as acrodermatitis enteropathica, are associated with a variety of skin manifestations, such as perioral, acral, and perineal dermatitis. These syndromes can be reversed with systemic zinc repletion. In addition to skin pathologies that are clearly zinc-dependent, many dermatologic conditions (eg, dandruff, acne, and diaper rash) have been associated and treated with zinc. Success rates for treatment with zinc vary greatly depending on the disease, mode of administration, and precise zinc preparation used. With the exception of systemic zinc deficiency states, there is little evidence that convincingly demonstrates the efficacy of zinc as a reliable first-line treatment for most dermatologic conditions. However, zinc may be considered as an adjunctive tre...
Conclusion Polycystic ovary syndrome is an important contributing factor in females with resistant acne vulgaris. (Source: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology)
Conclusions Adherence to medications is difficult to measure and rates reported by patients often overestimate actual adherence. Patients cite lack of time as a common reason for nonadherence to topical medications. (Source: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology)
In this community-based cross-sectional study, 1443 Japanese adolescents aged 13[ndash]19 years participated from two schools in Kagawa Prefecture. Students completed a self-administered questionnaire to assess the prevalence of acne, knowledge about acne, self-management of acne and emotional well-being. A five-item version of the Mental Health Inventory (MHI) subscale of the Short Form 36 was used to assess psychological health and depression status. Among respondents, 859 (59.5%) said they had acne (51.6% of the boys and 64.8% of the girls). A majority (56.8%) of those who said they had acne also reported a family history of acne. Of the 555 female respondents with acne, 39.1% reported experiencing acne flares in temporal proximity to menstruation. Less than half (38.8%) of respondents ...
We report such a case in a 25-year-old man who presented with an intermittent fever. He had a history of prolonged antibiotic use for acne and skin abscesses. The liver abscess was successfully treated with percutaneous drainage and a prolonged course of linezolid. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus liver abscess in Hong Kong, demonstrating the increasing threat posed by this multidrug-resistant organism. This case also suggests that a different epidemiology and route of infection may apply to community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus liver abscesses in contrast to the more common pyogenic liver abscesses.
PMID: 20519761 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Hong Kong Med J)
A study enrolling Asian patients compared results of acne scar resurfacing using two different
fractional lasers. For the laser parameters selected, a difference was identified favoring better safety with a
fractional CO2 laser compared with a fractional Er:YSGG device. (Source: Modern Medicine)
A small open-label study in 8- to 12-year-olds showed that a 0.04% tretinoin microsphere gel treatment improved facial acne and was generally well tolerated. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
The objective of this analysis was to explore the correlation of sebum and acne by combining data from studies of various acne treatments that have demonstrated effects on both sebum excretion and acne outcome. Acne measures included Total Lesion Count, Inflammatory Lesion Count, and Acne Severity Grade. For each acne measure, data were pooled and analyzed at the 3 and 4 month endpoints, when sebum reduction has generally equilibrated and efficacy in acne is approaching the maximum effect for most treatments. A linear model was used to describe the percent reduction in each acne measure as a function of percent reduction in sebum excretion. Slope values were similar for the three acne parameters and all were significantly different from zero (p<0.025), suggesting a significant correlati...
Abstract: Background: A prospective randomized trial was conducted to compare efficacy of a drospirenone-containing combined oral contraceptives (COC) with desogestrel-containing COC in women with polycystic ovary-syndrome (PCOS) not desirous of child-bearing.Study Design: Sixty women were randomized into study group [ethinylestradiol (EE) 30 mcg+drospirenone 3 mg] and control group (EE 30 mcg+desogestrel 150 mcg), treated for 6 months and followed up at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, during treatment and 3 and 6 months post-treatment. Acne and hirsutism scoring, bodyweight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), ultrasound parameters, lipid profile, glycemic profile and hormonal profile were compared.Results: Cycles were regular in both groups during treatment. Effect of regular cycles...
Authors: Morelli V, Calmet E, Jhingade V
The exact pathophysiology and curative treatment of many common dermatologic conditions remains unclear. Often, conventional treatments are only partially effective, leading patients to look for alternative therapy. No new promising alternative treatments for aphthous stomatitis could be found in the literature. Acne may be helped by nicotinamide gel and azelaic acid. Atopic dermatitis may be helped by a trial of elimination diet, n-3 fatty acid supplementation, or Chinese 10-herb tea. Psoriasis may be helped by aloe vera or thermal baths combined with sun exposure.
PMID: 20493336 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Primary Care)
CLRS Technology Corporation announced it received over-the-counter (OTC) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its revolutionary acne clearing device CLARO. The OTC clearance for CLARO signifies the first time a hand-held Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy device has been available to the consumer for home use, without a prescription. For more than 2 decades, IPL has been widely used by Dermatologists and this announcement marks the first time that the same therapy is available directly to the consumer... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
All teens will have some acne -- ranging from an occasional breakout to chronic acne. The skin problem can put a damper on social life and thwart self-confidence. Here's how some teens were able to banish acne. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: British Journal of Dermatology
Area: News
The British Association for Dermatology has issued updated guidelines on initial prescribing and continued use of isotretinoin for patients with acne. The aim of this guideline is to ensure safe use once a decision that it may be appropriate has been taken for a specific patient - it does not cover indications, dose, or duration of treatment.
Areas covered include general contra-indications and adverse effects, teratogenicity, and risk of mood disorders. The authors note that because of the drug's effect on night vision, it is contra-indicated in airline pilots [under the terms of their medical certification]: it should be used with caution and after counselling in others who depend on good night vision for their job, such as ta...
Individuals treated for acne, psoriasis or another skin condition with vitamin A analogues (retinoids) do not appear to be at increased risk of fracture, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. "High doses of vitamin A as dietary intake or supplements have been associated with adverse skeletal effects," the authors write as background information in the article. Very high doses of vitamin A analogues compounds similar to vitamin A, including isoretinoin and acitretin may be prescribed to patients for skin conditions... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Patients treated for acne or psoriasis with systemic or topical vitamin A analogs isotretinoin or acitretin are not at increased risk for fracture, report researchers (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
On May 10, 2010, the European Medicines Agency (EMA, formerly EMEA) published a draft recommendation from the European Ombudsman Nikiforos Diamandouros who called on EMA to reconsider its refusal to give access to documents relating to isotretinoin, which is used to treat severe acne. EMA protects and promotes Europe's public health through assessment and supervision of medicines, which is mainly the collation and dissemination of information about adverse reactions to medicines throughout the European Union (EU). EMA receives information on suspected adverse reactions to drugs from competent authorities in EU member states, as well as from drug companies themselves. (Source: LANCET)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - They live in us and on us, helping digest food and keeping acne at bay, and researchers said on Thursday that most of these germs are turning out to be new to science. (Source: Reuters: Health)
They live in us and on us, helping digest food and keeping acne at bay, and researchers said on Thursday that most of these germs are turning out to be new to science.Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bacterial Infections, Genes and Gene Therapy (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
A case-control study shows that patients treated for acne, psoriasis, or another skin condition with vitamin A analogues are not at increased risk for fracture. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
The exact pathophysiology and curative treatment of many common dermatologic conditions remains unclear. Often, conventional treatments are only partially effective, leading patients to look for alternative therapy. No new promising alternative treatments for aphthous stomatitis could be found in the literature. Acne may be helped by nicotinamide gel and azelaic acid. Atopic dermatitis may be helped by a trial of elimination diet, n-3 fatty acid supplementation, or Chinese 10-herb tea. Psoriasis may be helped by aloe vera or thermal baths combined with sun exposure. (Source: Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice)
Conclusions: Increasing the concentration of ALA seems to be beneficial for improving the results. Considering the effectiveness and safety, ALA-PDT using 10% or 15% ALA is suggested to the ideal treatment of moderate to severe acne with Chinese patients with Fitzpatrick skin type III and IV.
PMID: 20491770 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Dermatology)
Conclusion: At early time points, 5% BPO + SA had the best profile. BPO/CL was only incrementally better than BPO alone but was superior to CL alone. At later time points, 5% BPO + SA was similar to BPO/CL. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology)
Conclusions Increasing the concentration of ALA seems to be beneficial for improving the results. Considering effectiveness and safety, ALA-PDT using 10% or 15% ALA is suggested to the ideal treatment for moderate to severe acne in Chinese patients with Fitzpatrick skin type III and IV. (Source: British Journal of Dermatology)
CONCLUSIONS
Our results suggest that menstrual irregularities might be related to sexarche. Moreover, this study stresses that the treatment of women with PCOS should notably focus on physical but also on psychological and sexual characteristics. (Source: Human Reproduction)
There is no risk of fracture associated with vitamin A analogues used to treat such skin conditions as acne and psoriasis, Danish researchers said. (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Title: Acne, Psoriasis Meds Don't Raise Fracture RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/17/2010 4:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/18/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Dutch researchers found retinoids not linked to more broken bones (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Dermatology)
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has become an established treatment modality for dermatooncologic conditions like actinic keratosis, Bowen's disease, in situ squamous cell carcinoma and superficial basal cell carcinoma. There is also great promise of PDT for many non-neoplastic dermatological diseases like localized scleroderma, acne vulgaris, granuloma anulare and leishmaniasis. Aesthetic indications like photo-aged skin or sebaceous gland hyperplasia complete the range of applications. Major advantages of PDT are the low level of invasiveness and the excellent cosmetic results. Here, we review the principal mechanism of action, the current developments in the field of photosensitizers and light sources, practical aspects of topical PDT and therapeutical applications in oncologic as well as no...
Dutch researchers found retinoids not linked to more broken bones
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Acne, Fractures, Psoriasis (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
(Source: Archives of Dermatology)
(Source: Archives of Dermatology)
Conclusion Risk of fracture is not associated with vitamin A analogue treatment. (Source: Archives of Dermatology)
Conclusions: The measurements of the skin parameters performed only in 20 patients treated for 6 months with oral isotretinoin had a preliminary character, and their purpose was to modify the isotretinoin treatment standards in the future so that the highest possible efficiency can be combined with a decrease in the skin and mucosal side effects present in most patients. (Source: Articles of Advances in Dermatology and Allergology - TERMEDIA publishing house)
CONCLUSION: Given our results and those from the literature, TNF-alpha blockers should be considered in the therapeutic strategy of refractory cases of SAPHO syndrome, despite their effect seeming less impressive than in other spondyloarthropathies.
PMID: 20472920 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: J Rheumatol)
When acne patients are already using topical antibiotics, adding pulsed dye laser therapy yields no extra benefit, German researchers say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: EMEA
Area: News
The European Ombudsman has recommended that the EMEA broaden access to its documents, following a complaint in 2008 over its refusal to provide access to individual adverse drug reaction (ADR) reports for a nationally authorised medicine used to treat acne.
The EMEA refused access, arguing that EU transparency rules do not apply to ADR reports. The Ombudsman has disagreed with this argument and in his view the rules apply to all documents held by the Agency. He commented that it is "of the utmost importance" for the EMEA to give "the widest possible access to documents and also to pursue a pro-active information policy for the benefit of citizens".
The Ombudsman added that this does not mean ADR reports must autom...
“Acne patients who received online treatment from dermatologists had similar outcomes to patients who were treated in the doctorâs office, a new study found.
Patients who participated in âe-visitsâ with dermatologists experienced similar reductions in inflammatory lesions as those who had office visits, Alice J. Watson, MBChB, MRCP, MPH, of the Center for Connected Health in [...] (Source: ICMCC: The International Council on Medical and Care Compunetics)
I would like to know how can I get rid of my acne. I have tried many creams but am allergic to Proactiv and benzoyl peroxide. At the moment, I am using tea tree oil, but it still has not been helping very well. Kindly help me please. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Conclusions Obese women, regardless of having higher serum testosterone levels, had a lower incidence of acne than non-obese women; however,
the factuality was not found in hirsutism.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Reproductive MedicineDOI 10.1007/s00404-010-1485-2Authors
Jen-Hung Yang, Chung Shan Medical University Department of Dermatology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, School of Medicine 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N. Road Taichung 402 TaiwanShun-Long Weng, Hsinchu Mackay Memorial Hospital Infertility and Endocrinology Division, Obstetric and Gynecology Department Hsinchu 300 TaiwanChing-Yin Lee, Wan Fang Medical Center, Taipei Medical University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 111 Hsing-Lung Rd. Sec. 3 Taipei 116 TaiwanSzu-Yuan Chou, Wan Fang Med...
Conclusion The GEA Scale is a global scale validated both on photographs and acne patients which can be used either in clinical research or by the dermatologist in his office. (Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology)
There's little doubt that breast milk helps keep babies healthy, but could it be a miracle cure for adult illnesses, too? That's the suggestion from a number of studies. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Brian Dillon on what made Michael Jackson the man he wasOn 16 September 1986, a photograph of Michael Jackson, then aged 28 and long embarked on the regal phase of his solo career, appeared on the front page of the National Enquirer. It showed the singer in a striped shirt, dark trousers and white socks, lying on his back with his eyes closed in a hyperbaric chamber of the type used to treat victims of serious burns, embolisms and carbon monoxide poisoning. Such a machine typically consists of a steel and glass or Perspex cylinder inside which the patient is sealed while pure oxygen, under considerable pressure, floods damaged flesh, thus preserving circulation and maintaining tissues essential to the healing process. In Jackson's case, it was claimed, he had become convince...
Follow-up visits conducted via a secure Web site may result in similar clinical outcomes as in-person visits among patients with acne, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. "Ensuring timely access to high-quality care is currently a challenge for the stressed U.S. health care system... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Follow-up visits conducted via a secure Web site may result in similar clinical outcomes as in-person visits among patients with acne, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. "Ensuring timely access to high-quality care is currently a challenge for the stressed U.S. health care system... (Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today)
Deliverance of follow-up care to acne patients using an âe-visit platformâ produces similar clinical results to conventional clinic visits, show study results. (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)
Follow-up care for acne patients delivered via online visits, or "e-visits," results
in an equivalent outcome clinically compared with conventional office visits, according to a study in the April
issue of the Archives of Dermatology. (Source: Modern Medicine Medical Economics)
Acne patients who received online treatment from dermatologists had similar outcomes to patients who were treated in the doctor's office, a new study found. (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Title: Acne Patients Happy With Online Follow-Up CareCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/20/2010 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 4/21/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Outcomes similar for in-office visit or 'e-visit' using images sent via Internet, study finds (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Dermatology)
Follow-up care for acne patients delivered via online visits, or "e-visits," results
in an equivalent outcome clinically compared with conventional office visits, according to a study in the April
issue of the Archives of Dermatology. (Source: Modern Medicine)
Authors: Chanda N, Kattumuri V, Shukla R, Zambre A, Katti K, Upendran A, Kulkarni RR, Kan P, Fent GM, Casteel SW, Smith CJ, Boote E, Robertson JD, Cutler C, Lever JR, Katti KV, Kannan R
Development of cancer receptor-specific gold nanoparticles will allow efficient targeting/optimum retention of engineered gold nanoparticles within tumors and thus provide synergistic advantages in oncology as it relates to molecular imaging and therapy. Bombesin (BBN) peptides have demonstrated high affinity toward gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP) receptors in vivo that are overexpressed in prostate, breast, and small-cell lung carcinoma. We have synthesized a library of GRP receptor-avid nanoplatforms by conjugating gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) with BBN peptides. Cellular interactions and binding affinit...
Outcomes similar for in-office visit or 'e-visit' using images sent via Internet, study finds
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Acne (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
A study shows clinical outcomes equivalent to those of conventional office visits when patients with acne receive follow-up care via an e-visit platform. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Conclusion Delivering follow-up care to acne patients via an e-visit platform produced clinical outcomes equivalent to those of conventional office visits.
Trial Registration clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00417456 (Source: Archives of Dermatology)
(NaturalNews) Continuing with our 15-day self-healing series, today we're going to shift focus inward. This chapter on self-healing is about learning how to listen to your body and understand what it's really trying to tell you.In medicine, the word "symptoms" is thrown around as if it were something bad. Doctors talk about the "symptoms of disease" and then they prescribe chemicals to suppress those symptoms. If you have pain, they prescribe painkillers. If you have high blood pressure, they prescribe chemicals to artificially lower blood pressure.This practice of detecting and then suppressing symptoms is called "mainstream medicine."But what if that entire approach were wrong? What if symptoms were gifts rather than curses? What if the messages they were sending actually contained impor...
Discussion Fevers that are perceived by patients, families and health care providers as not following a “normal” pattern bother everyone. Patients and families may have different expectations than healthcare providers about the actual temperature measurement, duration of the fever, and other assorted factors such as where the temperature was taken, the instrument used and whether antipyretic medication had been used. Luckily for most patients, fever, even true recurrent fevers, are often self-limited and have good prognoses.
Fever patterns include:
Recurrent fever
Multiple episodes that occur at inconsistent intervals involving multiple organ systems, fever is one component
Multiple episodes that occur at inconsistent intervals involving a single organ system
Single episode ...
SAN DIEGO, April 17 (UPI) -- An ingredient found in human breast milk and coconut oil shows promise as a cure for acne, researchers at the University of California say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
A natural product found in both coconut oil and human breast milk - lauric acid - shines as a possible new acne treatment thanks to a bioengineering graduate student from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering. The student developed a "smart delivery system" - published in the journal ACS Nano in March - capable of delivering lauric-acid-filled nano-scale bombs directly to skin-dwelling bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) that cause common acne... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
A natural product found in both coconut oil and human breast milk - lauric acid - shines as a possible new acne treatment thanks to a bioengineering graduate student from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering... (Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today)
Many acne products are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Find out how they differ, what main ingredients to look for and how to use these products for best results. (Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed)
A natural product found in both coconut oil and human breast milk -- lauric acid -- shines as a possible new acne treatment, thanks to a bioengineering graduate student. The student developed a "smart delivery system" capable of delivering lauric-acid-filled nano-scale bombs directly to skin-dwelling bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) that cause common acne. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Conclusions: Our findings do not support the concept of a substantial benefit of PDL treatment in acne vulgaris.
PMID: 20394631 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Dermatology)
Galderma Laboratories has received FDA approval for adapalene lotion, 0.1% (Differin), a
first-of-its-kind lotion formulation of the retinoid adapalene for treating acne. (Source: Drug Topics - Clinical News)
Galderma Laboratories has received FDA approval for adapalene lotion, 0.1% (Differin), a
first-of-its-kind lotion formulation of the retinoid adapalene for treating acne. (Source: Drug Topics - Pharmacy News)
After 2 decades of debate, the Food and Drug Administration has issued a final rule declaring benzoyl peroxide to be safe and effective as an ingredient in over-the-counter topical acne products. (Source: Family Practice News)
Conclusions Our findings do not support the concept of a substantial benefit of PDL treatment in acne vulgaris. (Source: British Journal of Dermatology)
(University of California - San Diego) A natural product found in both coconut oil and human breast milk -- lauric acid -- shines as a possible new acne treatment thanks to a bioengineering graduate student from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering. The student developed a "smart delivery system" -- published in the journal ACS Nano in March -- capable of delivering lauric-acid-filled nano-scale bombs directly to skin-dwelling bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) that cause common acne. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
(Source: British Journal of Dermatology)
Authors: Kudwa AE, López FJ, McGivern RF, Handa RJ
Androgens influence many aspects of reproductive behavior, including sexual preference of females for males. In oophorectomized women with sexual desire disorder, testosterone patches improve libido, but their use is limited because of adverse side effects. Selective androgen receptor modulators offer an improved safety profile for both sexes: enhancing libido and muscle and bone growth in a manner similar to steroidal androgens but with fewer adverse effects, such as hirsutism, acne, and prostate growth. The current study investigated the action of a novel selective androgen receptor modulator (LGD-3303 [9-chloro-2-ethyl-1-methyl-3-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-3H-pyrrolo-[3,2-f]quinolin-7(6H)-one]) on male-directed sexual preference, p...
Authors: Melnik BC
PMID: 20394627 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Dermatology)
Hyperlipidemia
Acne
Fibromyalgia (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News)
Abstract Inflammation plays an important role in acne pathogenesis, and pro-inflammatory cytokines are key factors in these events.
Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) is a central molecule coded by a gene that shows high level of genetic polymorphisms especially
in its promoter region. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the TNFα gene have been shown to be associated with an increased
risk to develop chronic inflammatory diseases. In order to find out if known TNFα regulatory SNPs (â1031T>C, â857C>T, â863C>A,
â308G>A, â238G>A) have a role in the development of the inflammatory reactions in acne vulgaris, we analyzed our genomic collection
in a retrospective caseâcontrol study using the PCRâRFLP method, and we compared the resulting geno...
Letter of Intent Deadline: April 19, 2010 at 5 p.m. ESTApplication Deadline: June 18, 2010 at 5 p.m. ESTAward Date: September 6, 2010
On behalf of the Michael Jon Barlin Pediatric Research Program, LFA issues this RFA to address key issues relevant to lupus in pediatric and/or adolescent populations. Lupus in children tends to be more severe and often involves multiple organ systems. Drug treatment of children comes with important ramifications for their biological, psychological, and social development that have not been adequately studied. The care of children with lupus also involves lifelong strategies for disease management, which become especially important during transitions to adolescence and adulthood.
This RFA seeks applications whose research outcomes will significantly enhance...
Carole Jahme shines the cold light of evolutionary psychology on readers' problems. This week: ParentsMy parents suckFrom an anonymous male, age 16Dear Carole, I'm sorry to have to say this but my parents suck BIG TIME. They want to run every part of my life â how much time I spend online, who I bring home (no girls!!!), smoking, the kind of clubs I go to, when I get up in the morning etc etc etc. The really sad thing is my Mum even thinks she has the right to criticise the clothes I wear and how I choose to have my hair. They are so completely out of touch and treat me as if I was still a child. If I had the money I'd be out the door like a flash, but I'm stuck with them at least until I finish my A levels and get a job. I feel like a prisoner. Is there any way I can persuade them to ba...
Dermatology (DOI:10.1159/000284681) (Source: Karger Publishers)
A drug prescribed to treat severe acne has been freshly linked to an increased risk of bowel disease in some users. (Source: Pharmacy Europe)
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adding to evidence that the acne drug isotretinoin may lead to bowel disease in some users, a new study finds that patients on the medication were four times more likely than non-users to develop ulcerative colitis within a year. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Adding to evidence that the acne drug isotretinoin may lead to bowel disease in some users, a new study finds that patients on the medication were four times more likely than non-users to develop ulcerative colitis within a year.Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Acne, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
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Acne treatment for black skin is the same as that for white skin, with some exceptions. Some treatments for acne scars may cause temporary lightening of dark skin.
Performing Microdermabrasion at Home
Microdermabrasion kits have been designed for medical professionals, estheticians, and, now, home microdermabrasion kits are available for anyone who pampers their skin. Quality and price vary widely.
About Acne, itsTypes & Symptoms
What is Acne?Acne is a chronic disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Some of the characteristics of acne include black heads, pimples, cysts, infected abscesses, and rarely scarring.
Help! I Need Acne Skin Care Products!
If you suffer from acne, you may need acne skin care products. There are lots of acne skin care products on the market.
Busting Acne Myths Requires Individualized Treatment and More Research
If you have acne, you know the deal- everybody has a cream or suggestion to help you get clear skin. But how do you separate myth, medicine and folklore to find an acne treatment that works for you? That's what researcher Parker Magin set out to do in a study entitled, A systematic review of the evidence for 'myths and misconceptions' in acne management.
Acne Program - Step 11 Herbal Mixtures To Drink
Herbal combinations are a powerful way to reduce or eliminate acne symptoms. But, using herbal mixtures can sometimes increase acne activity or breakout temporarily.
How To Alleviate Your Acne Problem
Acne brings huge problems to teenagers. Teenagers who have acne feel isolated, ugly, and insecure.
Are You Addicted To Your Acne Trigger?
An acne trigger is any thought, location, feeling, food, emotion, response, drink, drug, memory and/or experience that sets off a series of hormonal reactions in your body that ultimately result in an acne formation.If a food or drink is the culprit behind your acne breakouts you may actually be addicted to your preferred culinary delight.
Acne Prevention Tips
Preventing acne is an extremely difficult thing to do. There really isn't a cure for it, yet it drags yourself esteem way down.
Accutane Side Effects: Should Depression Be A Concern?
Medical professionals and acne-pestered adolescents have no doubts about the effectiveness of the severe acne drug isotretinoin. It's the looming possibility of side effects such as depression and fetal damage that makes people uneasy when considering using this medication.
How to Find the Best Acne Treatments Available
Acne, which affects the majority of teenagers, and a very large number of adults as well, can be treated using various different methods, with prices ranging from relatively inexpensive to incredibly expensive. However, the best acne treatments are those that treat acne from inside the body, as well as on the surface of the skin - since acne starts inside.
Acne Program - Step 5: Foods to Stop Eating
Even though many dermatologist and doctors don't see the connection between your diet, constipation, a toxic colon, and a toxic liver with the acne that you are suffering from, it does not mean the food you eat is not important in clearing your acne.If the doctors were right about food and the colon, then they would easily be able to help you clear your acne with their drugs.
Take Advantage of Natural Acne Treatments
Let's face it. Nobody is really immune to having acne from time to time.
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