Acne

As news of benzene contamination in benzoyl peroxide products continues to raise safety discussions, Steve Xu, MD, MSc, advocates for stricter regulations, increased research, and the consideration of safer acne treatment alternatives.

Learn more about the in-depth topics covered in the October 2024 acne supplement of Dermatology Times.

The clinical trial showed promising results for patients who used probiotics as an accompanying treatment.

The recent meta-analysis revealed comparable efficacy in treating acne vulgaris and was presented at Fall Clinical 2024.

In a Dermatology Times Case-Based Roundtable event, Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, shared pearls for challenging acne cases.

In a Dermatology Times Case-Based Roundtable event, James Del Rosso, DO, shared pearls for challenging acne cases.

This new indication adds to existing clearance of a non-drug treatment for mild to severe inflammatory acne vulgaris.

Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, reviews the latest findings on benzene in benzoyl peroxide, highlighting the importance of proper storage and patient safety.

Experts shared pearls for acne and rosacea care at Maui Derm NP+PA Fall.

In a Dermatology Times Case-Based Roundtable event, Hilary Baldwin, MD, shared pearls for challenging acne cases.

Light delves into the science behind the new peer-reviewed data assessing benzene presence and formation in benzoyl peroxide products.

New peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology examined 111 products at room temperature.

Del Rosso’s cases emphasized the importance of thorough patient evaluation and communication with other health care providers.

Shanna Miranti, MMS, PA-C, reviews 2 patient cases of pseudo acne fulminans, offering perspectives on treatment and management strategies.

Acne vulgaris has been reported as an adverse effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists by some patients.

Over 6 weeks, most saw patients saw improvement, with daily medication linked to better quality of life and reduced skin picking.

At the correct dosage, researchers noted non-significant changes in BMI or metabolic syndrome markers among patients.

Although EBDs provided improvements over controls, they did not match the sebum reduction levels achieved by isotretinoin or hormonal therapies.

A recent study revealed that CO2 fractional laser was significantly more effective than microneedling for acne treatment with ALA-PDT.

While FDA action is awaited, dermatology clinicians can suggest BPO-free alternatives such as retinoids, salicylic acid, and more.

Patients with acne also had higher rates of abnormal zinc and vitamin D levels, especially in severe cases.

Investigators looked into pollutant-induced disruption of the skin barrier, increased transepidermal water loss, and heightened inflammatory responses.

The lotion effectively rebalanced the microbiota, reduced erythema and desquamation, and improved acne severity.

Social media misinformation related to acne vulgaris may require clinician intervention when discussing treatment with patients.

A recent study found that pharmacy professionals had an increased level of capability, opportunity, and motivation after accessing the resource.

Adhering to a Mediterranean diet and incorporating omega-3 supplements led to noticeable improvements in acne severity, reducing both inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions in patients.

Andrea Zaenglein, MD, discussed the role of patient counseling and addressing "hormone phobia" in young patients treated with hormonal therapies for acne in her SPD 2024 session.

Some patients may be looking for alternatives to BPO, questioning its safety.

With the latest advancements in dermatology, there is a great range of treatments available to address the various types of acne scarring.

Researchers found that the hemp derivative addressed multiple facets of acne pathophysiology and improved acne scarring overall.