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Adult Acne Increases Risk Of Eating Disorders
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 — People with acne are at increased risk of developing an eating disorder, a new study says. Adult acne patients are 2.4 times more likely to have an eating disorder, r...
Adult Acne Linked to Higher Risk for Eating Disorders
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2025 – Adults with acne have a higher likelihood of having eating disorders, according to a letter to the editor published online April 16 in the Journal of the European Academy ...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Limited Number of Voluntary Recalls Initiated after FDA Testing of Acne Products for Benzene
March 11, 2025 – FDA is alerting the public and industry to the results of new agency testing of 95 acne products containing benzoyl peroxide for possible benzene contamination. FDA has concluded...
Small Number of Acne Products Recalled for Problematic Levels of Benzene
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 – After new U.S. Food and Drug Administration testing of acne products containing benzoyl peroxide, the agency determined that a small number of products should be recalled...
At-Home LED Therapy Effective Against Acne
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 – LED light therapy is touted by social media influencers as a trendy way to treat acne. And it actually appears to work, a new evidence review suggests. Both red and blue LED...
At-Home Light-Emitting Diode Devices Safe, Effective for Acne Treatment
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 – At-home light-emitting diode (LED) devices are effective for treating acne, according to a research letter published online March 5 in JAMA Dermatology. Sherry Ershadi and ...
Benzoyl Peroxide Formulation Characteristics Explain Variation in Benzene Levels
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2025 – Formulation characteristics can explain much of the observed variation in benzene levels of over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide-containing products, according to a research...
Benzene Exposure Results From Benzoyl Peroxide Drug Product Use
FRIDAY, Oct. 11, 2024 – Potential benzene exposure occurs as a result of benzoyl peroxide (BPO) drug product use, according to a study published online Oct. 7 in the Journal of Investigative...
Common Acne Drug, Benzoyl Peroxide, Might Become Carcinogenic at Room Temperature
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2024 – Widely-used acne creams can become contaminated with a known carcinogen even if kept at room temperature, a new study warns. Creams containing benzoyl peroxide (BPO) can...
Direct CGRP Inhibition Cuts Acne, Rosacea in Patients With Migraine
TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 – For patients experiencing migraine, direct calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibition with monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) is associated with reduced rates of acne and...
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet, Omega-3 Fatty Acids Beneficial in Acne
WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2024 – Adherence to a Mediterranean diet incorporating eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) reduces skin lesions and improves quality of life in patients...
Isotretinoin Effective for Acne in Those Receiving Gender-Affirming Therapy
FRIDAY, June 7, 2024 – Isotretinoin is well tolerated and effective for individuals receiving masculinizing gender-affirming hormonal therapy who have acne, according to a study published online May...
Could a Low-Cal Keto Diet Help Ease Acne?
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 – In a small pilot study, some young women looking to lose weight on a low-calorie keto diet got an unexpected benefit: Their acne began to clear up. “These findings r...
Trifarotene Plus Skin Care Beneficial for Acne Vulgaris
WEDNESDAY, May 8, 2024 – Trifarotene plus skin care is beneficial for patients with moderate acne vulgaris (AV) and acne-induced hyperpigmentation (AIH), according to a study published online April...
Stigma Affects Quality of Life in Children With Chronic Skin Conditions
TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 – Health care professionals should consider stigmatization and bullying in assessing the social and mental health of children and adolescents with chronic skin diseases,...
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