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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,...
Kids With Common Skin Conditions Face Stigma, Bullying
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 – Acne, psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, alopecia: Any one of these common skin ailments can render a child vulnerable to stigma and bullying at school, new research confirms....
Study Identifies Factors That Affect Antibiotic Prescribing for Acne
WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2024 – Multiple salient factors affect long-term antibiotic prescribing practices for acne, according to a study published online April 3 in JAMA Dermatology. Ronnie A. Festok,...
AAD: Adult Acne Clinic Visits Increase With Exposure to Wildfire-Related Air Pollution
FRIDAY, March 15, 2024 – Short-term exposure to wildfire-related air pollution is associated with an increase in clinic visits for acne vulgaris among adults, according to a study presented at the...
Carcinogen Benzene Can Form in Some Acne Treatments: Report
THURSDAY, March 7, 2024 – Some acne treatments may may banish blemishes but carry hidden dangers: A new report reveals high levels of the carcinogen benzene can form in products that contain the...
AAD Updates Guidelines for Management of Acne Vulgaris
MONDAY, Feb. 5, 2024 – In guidelines issued by the American Academy of Dermatology and published online Jan. 30 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, updated recommendations are...
Dermatologists' Group Offers Latest Guidance on Acne
FRIDAY, Feb. 2, 2024 – It might take a combination of treatments to rein in problem acne in teens and adults, updated guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) suggest. The...
Transgender, Gender-Diverse Individuals Report Acne-Related Stigma
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2024 – Transgender and gender-diverse individuals report experiencing acne-related stigma, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Dermatology. Sarah Gold, from the...
One in Five New Dermatology Drugs Were First in Class Over the Past Decade
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 – From 2012 to 2022, innovative dermatologic drug development increased, according to a research letter published online Dec. 20 in JAMA Dermatology. Samir Kamat, M.D., from...
One in Five New Dermatology Drugs Were First in Class Over the Past Decade
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) – From 2012 to 2022, innovative dermatologic drug development increased, according to a research letter published online Dec. 20 in JAMA Dermatology. ...
Acne in Adults Can Bring Stigma at Work and Socially
THURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2023 – Acne can be terribly embarrassing for a teenager, but a new study has found that adults' blemishes might have even greater consequences for their social and professional...
Skin Diseases Pose a Psychosocial Burden
THURSDAY, Nov. 2, 2023 – Skin diseases can cause a psychosocial burden and feelings of stigmatization, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in the Journal of the European Academy of ...
FDA Approves Cabtreo (clindamycin phosphate, adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) Topical Gel for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
LAVAL, Quebec, Oct. 20, 2023 – Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) (“Bausch Health”) and its dermatology business, Ortho Dermatologics, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Admin...
Women With Acne Bear Another Burden: Stigma
THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 – Adult acne can significantly change how women are perceived in social settings, a new study finds. And where the acne is located on the face changes the onlooker’s p...
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