BACKGROUND Oral isotretinoin (Roaccutane) revolutionized the treatment of acne when it was introduced in 1982. METHODS Twelve dermatologists from several countries with a special interest in acne treatment met to formally review the survey of their last 100 acne patients treated with oral isotretinoin. The primary purpose of the survey was to identify the types of acne patients who were presc...

BACKGROUND Acne vulgaris is a common skin disease with a large quality of life impact, characterized by comedones, inflammatory lesions, secondary dyspigmentation, and scarring. Although traditionally considered a disease of adolescence, reports suggest it is also a disease of adults, especially adult women. Our objectives were to determine acne prevalence in a large, diverse group of women and...

Introduction Although there is widespread acceptance of a relationship between stress and acne, not many studies have been performed to assess this relationship. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between stress and acne severity. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 144 6th year female medical students 22 to 24 years in age attending the medical facu...

Introduction: Acne vulgaris is a frequently encountered skin disease in daily practice. Its clinico-epidemiological status was evaluated in this study. Methods: Four hundred patients were studied by record-based observation for 2 years in the Acne Clinic of a tertiary care hospital. Results: This study revealed a male preponderance (53%) with a higher prevalence in adolescents (75%). Women with...

Striae distensae: Are scars on the skin that have an atrophic linear depression, produced by stretching of skin. Causes include puberty, pregnancy, mechanical stress, hormonal, genetic role and cachectic states medications. Treatment occurred enhancing collagen production or reducing vascularity. Micro needling (MN) is a modern therapeutic option in dermatology. MN instruments automated micro d...

BACKGROUND Several studies with conflicting findings have investigated the association between acne and mental health problems. Acne usually starts in adolescents, as does an increase in the prevalence of depression and anxiety. Recently, there has been more focus on the link between diet and acne and diet and mental health problems. The objective of this study is to investigate the association...

Introduction: Acne vulgaris is chronic inflammatory disease of pilosebaceous unit. It has been found that acne is one of the most common distressing diseases that can affect all aspects of an individual’s health-related quality of life (HRQOL), particularly in feelings and emotions, personal relationships, sports, social life and to get employment opportunity. As per best of our knowledge, ther...

BACKGROUND Acne vulgaris (acne) is the most common skin disorder producing physical and emotional scars that can persist for years. An estimated 83% of acne sufferers self-treat, but there is lack of studies documenting the effectiveness of over-the-counter (OTC) acne treatment products. OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of an OTC, 3-step, anti-acne skincare re...

Acne conglobata: very severe form of nodulocystic acne in which inflammatory lesions predominate and run together and often form exudates or bleed. Acne conglobata may cause extensive scarring. Acne fulminans: sudden, severe inflammatory reaction which causes deep ulcerations and erosions; may be associated with fever and arthralgia. Acne excoriée: mainly affects young women and is characterise...

Topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid, and topical and oral antibiotics remain the milestone of treatment for mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Oral isotretinoin is useful for the treatment of severe nodular acne, treatment-resistant acne, and acne with a risk of physical or psychological scarring. Hormonal treatment in female acne is useful in resistant or late-onset acne. With incre...