Tag: Acne
Small Number of Acne Products Recalled for Problematic Levels of Benzene
Agency says 90 percent of tested products have undetectable or extremely low levels of benzene
At-Home Light-Emitting Diode Devices Safe, Effective for Acne Treatment
Review finds red, blue, and combination wavelength devices are all effective
Benzoyl Peroxide Formulation Characteristics Explain Variation in Benzene Levels
Leave-on products linked to lower concentrations of benzene; increased concentrations seen in conditions consistent with hot processing
Benzene Exposure Results From Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Product Use
Benzene concentrations detected in 111 over-the-counter BPO drug products that were tested, maintained at room temperature
Direct CGRP Inhibition Cuts Acne, Rosacea in Patients With Migraine
Significantly reduced rate of acne and rosacea seen in patients treated with CGRPi mAbs versus triptans, topiramate
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet, Omega-3 Fatty Acids Beneficial in Acne
Reduction seen in inflammatory and noninflammatory lesions, improvement seen in overall quality of life with EPA/DHA
Study Identifies Factors That Affect Antibiotic Prescribing for Acne
Five themes affect long-term prescribing, including perceived lack of evidence to justify change, discomfort discussing contraception
Carcinogen Benzene Can Form in Some Acne Treatments: Report
AAD Updates Guidelines for Management of Acne Vulgaris
Strong recommendations made for benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, topical antibiotics, oral doxycycline
2004 to 2019 Saw Increase in Isotretinoin Use in Girls, Women
In base case analysis, 178 pregnancies were exposed to isotretinoin, with a doubling of the number per year during the study period
