Tag: Acne
Platelet-Rich Plasma Efficacious for Atrophic Acne Scars
Combo of platelet-rich plasma and microneedling shows good response in split-face study
Higher Costs for Traditional-Dose Isotretinoin Therapy
Cost of repeat courses of isotretinoin with traditional dose outweighs increased medication costs
Dark Chocolate Consumption Daily Can Exacerbate Acne
Findings in males with acne-prone skin; statistically significant changes seen as early as two weeks
Daylight Photodynamic Therapy Effective, Safe for Acne
PDT with 1.5 percent 3-butenyl 5-aminolevulinate gel reduces inflammatory, non-inflammatory lesions
Salty Food Intake Tied to Acne Development
Neither salty, spicy foods tied to duration or severity of acne
Evidence Doesn’t Support Monthly Labs With Isotretinoin
Significant changes in values of several laboratory tests, but changes don't meet high-risk criteria
Microneedle, Sublative Fractional Radiofrequency Aids Acne Scars
Combined treatment found to be safe and effective for acne scars in Asian skin
AHA-RC, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid Combo Beneficial for Acne
Alpha-hydroxy acid-retinoid conjugate, salicylic acid, lactic acid efficacious after four weeks
Doctors May Wait Too Long to Up Rx for Severe Acne
Research suggests many patients staying on antibiotics too long
Combo Tx Using Glycolic Acid, Iontophoresis Effective in Acne
Chemical peeling and subsequent iontophoresis with vitamins A, C, E successful in five patients