Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial inflammatory skin disorder influenced by hormonal activity, microbial imbalance, and immune dysregulation. While conventional treatments such as antibiotics and retinoids remain effective, their long-term use is often limited by side effects, resistance, and poor adherence. This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of probiotics as an adjunct or alternative therapy for acne… Continue reading The Impact of #Probiotics on #Acne Vulgaris: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
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Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed-Dose Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%, Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1%, and Adapalene 0.15% Gel for Moderate-to-Severe Acne: A Randomized Phase II Study of the First Triple-Combination Drug
A three-pronged approach to acne treatment—combining an antibiotic, antibacterial, and retinoid—could provide greater efficacy and tolerability than single or dyad treatments, while potentially improving patient compliance and reducing antibiotic resistance.ObjectivesWe aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of triple-combination, fixed-dose topical clindamycin phosphate 1.2%/benzoyl peroxide (BPO) 3.1%/adapalene 0.15% (IDP-126) gel for the treatment of acne.MethodsIn… Continue reading Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed-Dose Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%, Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1%, and Adapalene 0.15% Gel for Moderate-to-Severe Acne: A Randomized Phase II Study of the First Triple-Combination Drug
Prevalence and Associated Diseases of #Seborrheic Skin in Adults
Seborrhea is a skin condition characterized by abundant production of sebum associated with typical dermatological conditions such as rosacea and acne. Little is known about the prevalence of seborrhea and the frequency of concurrent skin diseases in the general population. Objective: To investigate the epidemiology and comorbidity of seborrhea in the adolescent and adult working… Continue reading Prevalence and Associated Diseases of #Seborrheic Skin in Adults
#Acne vulgaris and risk of #depression and #anxiety: A meta-analytic review
Several studies have shown an association of acne vulgaris with depression and anxiety, but a quantitative review has not yet been conducted.. Forty-two studies were included. We found a significant association of acne vulgaris with depression ( r = 0.22 [95% confidence interval 0.17-0.26, P < .00001]) and anxiety ( r = 0.25 [95% confidence… Continue reading #Acne vulgaris and risk of #depression and #anxiety: A meta-analytic review
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