Found 922 articles for: "acne"
The Efficacy of Topical 2% Green Tea Lotion in Mild-to-Moderate Acne Vulgaris
April 2009 | Volume 8 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 358 | Copyright © April 2009
Background: Botanical extracts and preparations have been used in different pathological conditions with success. An important group of phytochemical phenolic compounds are the...
Read MoreMalassezia Folliculitis Presented as AcneiformEruption After Cetuximab Administration
March 2009 | Volume 8 | Issue 3 | Case Reports | 274 | Copyright © March 2009
Cetuximab, a new recombinant monoclonal antibody that inhibits the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), is frequently associated with cutaneous reaction. A 85 year-old male with a diagnosis of ad...
Read MorePhotopneumatic Therapy for the Treatment of Acne
March 2009 | Volume 8 | Issue 3 | Original Article | 239 | Copyright © March 2009
Background: A wide variety of laser and light-based therapies have been utilized for acne vulgaris; however, current techniques have been limited by photosensitivity issues or ...
Read MoreSubantimicrobial-dose Doxycycline in the Treatment of Moderate Facial Acne
December 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1149 | Copyright © December 2008
Background: Acne is a common inflammatory skin disorder. Oral antibiotics play a significant clinical role in treating acne.
Objective: The purpo...
Read MorePhase 4 Study to Assess Tretinoin Pump for the Treatment of Facial Acne
December 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1129 | Copyright © December 2008
It is well known that the setting of clinical trials for registration studies do not necessarily represent efficacy seen in clinical practice, where physicians have the flexibility to se...
Read MoreRelapse of Acne Following Isotretinoin Treatment: A Retrospective Study of 405 Patients
October 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 963 | Copyright © October 2008
Background: Isotretinoin is the most effective systemic treatment option for patients with nodulocystic acne or acne vulgaris who have failed a treatment with systemic antibiotics.
Read More Topical Tetracycline in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
October 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 10 | Original Article | 953 | Copyright © October 2008
Background: Topical tetracycline was the first topical antibiotic approved for the treatment of acne, its use has been limited because of the skin penetration problems of the active i...
Read MoreDoxycycline Plus Levamisole: CombinationTreatment for Severe Nodulocystic Acne
August 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 8 | Original Article | 737 | Copyright © August 2008
Background: Levamisole is an agent without much potential use alone, but through immunomodulation, may synergistically improve the efficacy of other drugs like doxycycline in the tre...
Read MoreAn Update on the Use ofTretinoin Microsphere Gel forthe Treatment of Acne
August 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 8 | Department | 5 | Copyright © August 2008
This supplement to the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology was supported by a medical education grant from Johnson & Johnson....
Read MoreEfficacy of a Novel Combination of Pneumatic Energy and Broadband Light for the Treatment of Acne
July 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 639 | Copyright © July 2008
Introduction: A novel photopneumatic platform (Isolaz, Pleasanton, CA), combining vacuum pressure with a broadband light source device has been designed to attack multiple t...
Read MorePhototherapy in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
July 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 627 | Copyright © July 2008
Background: Achieving an effective management of acne vulgaris with minimal complications remains a difficult challenge for physicians. Moreover, the rise in antibiotic-resist...
Read MoreManaging Acne With Adapalene0.1% and 0.3% Gels
June 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 6 | Department | 3 | Copyright © June 2008
This supplement to the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology was supported by an independent educational grant from Galderma....
Read MoreBenzoyl Peroxide Microsphere Cream as Monotherapy and Combination Treatment of Acne
June 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 6 | Case Reports | 590 | Copyright © June 2008
This office-based case series describes the use of a new formulation of benzoyl peroxide (BPO) delivered via a porous microsphere cream vehicle in patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris. While ...
Read MorePrevalence and Severity of Facial and Truncal Acne in a Referral Cohort
June 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 553 | Copyright © June 2008
Background: There is a paucity of information on the prevalence and severity of acne of the face, chest, and back.
Purpose: This study was designed to examine the prev...
Read MoreSteroid Acne and Rebound Phenomenon
June 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 547 | Copyright © June 2008
Background: There have been many reports of topical steroids treatment for the face causing perioral dermatitis, steroid acne, and steroid rebound phenomenon.
Objective:<...
Read MoreSolubilized Benzoyl Peroxide Versus Benzoyl Peroxide/Clindamycin in the Treatment of Moderate Acne
June 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 534 | Copyright © June 2008
Background: Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is poorly soluble. A solubilized formulation of BPO has been developed to maximize its bioavailability and enhance follicular penetration.
...
Read MoreEvaluating Hyperandrogenism: A Challenge in Acne Management
June 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 6 | Original Article | 527 | Copyright © June 2008
Handheld LED Array Device in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
April 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 4 | Original Article | 347 | Copyright © April 2008
The successful treatment of acne still remains problematic. Conventional therapies often prove inconsistent with unacceptable side effects and recurrence rates, leading to patient noncompliance. A th...
Read MoreSkin Through the Ages: State-of-the-Art Options for the Topical Treatment of Acne, Photodamage, and Aging
February 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 2 | Department | 1 | Copyright © February 2008
This supplement to the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology was supported by an independent educational grant from Obagi Medical....
Read MorePhotopneumatic Technology for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
February 2008 | Volume 7 | Issue 2 | Original Article | 139 | Copyright © February 2008
Objective: Treatment of acne vulgaris with light sources necessitates multiple targets including Propionibacterium acnes and sebaceous glands. Traditional light sources such as blue light capitalize ...
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