Acne News and Research

Latest Acne News and Research

Fractional rejuvenation, the latest in non-ablative (non-invasive) laser skin rejuvenation

The skin can be damaged in many different ways – some are environmental, such as sun exposure, while others are the result of conditions such as acne or melasma. While this damage affects only small areas of the skin, past skin rejuvenation procedures treated large areas of the skin whether it was damaged or not.

22 Feb 2005

Exercise and dietary changes vital in taking and keeping off weight that is associated with many chronic health problems

When the National Academy of Science’s Institute of Medicine recently announced that Americans should exercise an hour a day to fight the country’s growing obesity epidemic, collective groans could be heard in big cities and small towns everywhere.

20 Feb 2005

Corticosteroids can be beneficial in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Corticosteroids can be beneficial in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and can be offered as a treatment option, according to the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society in a new practice guideline published in the January 11 issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

10 Jan 2005

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common endocrine disorder among reproductive-age women

The polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common endocrine disorder among reproductive-age women, produces a wide variety of body changes with both physical and emotional implications for sufferers.

3 Jan 2005

Hirsute women most likely have androgen excess-related disorders, primarily polycystic ovary syndrome

Among women in their child-bearing years, even minimal amounts of unwanted hair in male-type patterns – especially in the presence of other subtle changes – may be a sign of a hormonal imbalance linked to a variety of serious side effects and medical conditions, according to the December 2004 issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

23 Dec 2004

Benzoyl peroxide effective treatment for acne

Results of a UK study in this week’s issue of THE LANCET highlight how over the counter benzoyl peroxide (BEN-zoe-ill per-OX-ide) lotion is as good as prescription antibiotics for the treatment of mild to moderate facial acne.

20 Dec 2004

Lupus drug may also be useful in treating psoriasis

A new drug candidate previously shown to reduce harmful side effects of the autoimmune disease lupus also may be useful in treating psoriasis.

13 Dec 2004

Guidelines needed for the use of androgens for women with sexual dysfunction

The Endocrine Society, which represents more than 12,000 endocrinologists who are specially trained to diagnose, treat and conduct basic and clinical research on complex hormonal disorders, has called for new clinical guidelines on the use of androgens in women/female sexual dysfunction.

3 Dec 2004

Testosterone has both a physiological and a psychological impact on women’s sexuality

A recently published dissertation from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that testosterone has both a physiological and a psychological impact on women’s sexuality.

23 Nov 2004

FDA Vioxx fiasco raises questions about AIDS drug approvals for developing world

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), today noted that the current "FDA fiasco" involving the agency's initial approval and subsequent recall of Merck's troubled arthritis drug, Vioxx, raises serious questions about the FDA's ongoing parallel role in the approval of generic AIDS drugs for widespread use in Africa and the developing world.

19 Nov 2004

Carbon dioxide laser could be the fix for photoaging or skin damaged by the sun

Excessive exposure to the sun early in life can make a person look older than he/she really is. Premature wrinkling and skin damage from sun exposure is also called photoaging. Photoaging, unlike natural aging, results in course, dry skin, freckling, skin discoloration, leathery skin, and deep wrinkles.

16 Nov 2004

Gel significantly increases sexual activity in surgically menopausal women

BioSante Pharmaceuticals today announced the presentation of new Phase II clinical data on LibiGel™ (transdermal testosterone gel) at the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) Annual Meeting in Atlanta.

1 Nov 2004

New Drug Application for Velac accepted for filing by the FDA

Connetics Corporation, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on dermatology, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted for filing the Company's New Drug Application for Velac

25 Oct 2004

Herbal, nutritional supplements linked to side effects ranging from dry eye to retinal hemorrhages and transient visual loss

An estimated 42 percent of Americans use herbal medicines or nutritional supplements. Many people taking these products and their physicians are unaware of the adverse reactions they can cause.

13 Oct 2004

Warning signs and the latest treatment options for rosacea

For most people, a flushed face is a typical reaction to emotions ranging from excitement to embarrassment and sometimes even anger.

13 Oct 2004

Barbed sutures, ultrasonic body contouring and soft tissue fillers offer patients faster results without the downtime of surgery

Patients without time for a facelift or intimidated by surgery now have more minimally invasive options that produce effective results.

10 Oct 2004

Women with the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are at greatest risk for diabetes and coronary artery disease

A new position statement issued today by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) states that women with the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are at greatest risk for diabetes and coronary artery disease.

6 Oct 2004

Acne-like rash linked to effectiveness of new targeted cancer treatment – cetuximab

Acne is not a condition that anyone would welcome under normal circumstances, but an international study of a new targeted cancer treatment – cetuximab – has shown that patients who developed an acne-like rash responded better to the treatment than those who did not.

30 Sep 2004

Mitomycin C offers limited benefit in reducing unsightly scars

The tendency for extreme scarring is one reason many African Americans avoid plastic surgery and other surgical incisions. Though surgeons continue to develop less invasive techniques that minimize scarring, other options are needed to help these individuals who are prone to developing keloid scars.

17 Sep 2004

Researchers work to defeat acne by understanding it better on a molecular level

To defeat an enemy, you must first understand it, or so the saying goes. And for nearly every teenager and young adult, acne is a formidable foe, causing damage to their skin and their self-image that can leave long-lasting physical and emotional scars.

2 Sep 2004

Acne News and Research

Latest Acne News and Research

Fractional rejuvenation, the latest in non-ablative (non-invasive) laser skin rejuvenation

Exercise and dietary changes vital in taking and keeping off weight that is associated with many chronic health problems

Corticosteroids can be beneficial in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common endocrine disorder among reproductive-age women

Hirsute women most likely have androgen excess-related disorders, primarily polycystic ovary syndrome

Benzoyl peroxide effective treatment for acne

Lupus drug may also be useful in treating psoriasis

Guidelines needed for the use of androgens for women with sexual dysfunction

Testosterone has both a physiological and a psychological impact on women’s sexuality

FDA Vioxx fiasco raises questions about AIDS drug approvals for developing world

Carbon dioxide laser could be the fix for photoaging or skin damaged by the sun

Gel significantly increases sexual activity in surgically menopausal women

New Drug Application for Velac accepted for filing by the FDA

Herbal, nutritional supplements linked to side effects ranging from dry eye to retinal hemorrhages and transient visual loss

Warning signs and the latest treatment options for rosacea

Barbed sutures, ultrasonic body contouring and soft tissue fillers offer patients faster results without the downtime of surgery

Women with the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) are at greatest risk for diabetes and coronary artery disease

Acne-like rash linked to effectiveness of new targeted cancer treatment – cetuximab

Mitomycin C offers limited benefit in reducing unsightly scars

Researchers work to defeat acne by understanding it better on a molecular level

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Acne News and Research

Latest Acne News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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