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Acne

A slang term for a break-out.
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We propose that the designation "very severe" be reserved for cystic and conglobate acne," Dr.
Topical retinoid plus benzoyl peroxide beats antibiotics
The presence of acne, particularly in adolescents, can negatively affect quality of life, self-esteem and mood.
Acne in South African black adults: A retrospective study in the private sector
However, isotretinoin-induced acne fulminans is on the rise, perhaps because of more widespread use of the drug.
Isotretinoin-induced acne fulminans is on the rise
The patients with moderate or severe acne also had greater insulin and insulin growth factor-1 concentrations, and lower sex hormonebinding globulin concentrations, (P = .
Dietary carbohydrate and glycemic load linked to acne
A dietary factor that has been associated with acne is intake of food with a high glycemic index (the ranking on a scale of 0-100 of carbohydrate foods based on how fast they raise blood glucose levels and therefore, insulin levels).
Acne and diet: Still no solid basis for dietary recommendations
The age of onset of acne ranged from 12 to 36 years (mean -17.
Impact of acne vulgaris on the quality of life
Aside from excess grease in the skin, acne problems are oftentimes associated with hormonal imbalance-particularly for those going through puberty-but have been increasingly common among adults.
Acne may be permanently cured by groundbreaking vaccine
Similar differences in reported acne are seen between the LNG-IUD and the copper IUD.
Long-acting reversible contraceptives and acne in adolescents: how should you manage acne in an adolescent seeking progestin-based long-acting reversible contraception (LARC)?
However, acne did not interfere with the activities of their daily life such as school work, household work, leisure activities, sports, or the clothes they wore.
Assessment of the quality of life indices in adolescents with Acne vulgaris
Neutrogena, the market leader in O-T-C acne treatments, has incorporated a phototherapy technique used by dermatologists into a new Light Therapy mask that uses red and blue beams from light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to reduce inflammation and clear pimples.
Novel Treatments Spur Acne Care
But in case of acne the cells become trapped inside the pore and we see them as the blackheads and whiteheads (comedones).
Acne A Nightmare No More
Product innovations for acne treatment play an important role and serve to reinvigorate and reshape the market, generating larger consumer interest.
Factors shaping acne treatment sector
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