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What Is Acne Keloidalis?

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A keloid is a type of scar, that continues to grow and often itch, well after the underlying wound has healed.

Acne keloidalis is a type of scarring reaction most often seen on the nape of the neck or scalp.  Acne keloidalis may develop after a ‘close shave’ where the hairs have a chance to ingrow and cause inflammation and then scar.

Here’s a good case report:

Acne keloidalis nuchae: clinical and dermoscopic features

Chourouk Chouk, Noureddine Litaiem, Mariem Jones, Faten Zeglaoui
BMJ Case Reports 2017:published online 23 September 2017, doi:10.1136/bcr-2017-222222

Note: Content is Not intended as medical advice. Please consult your health care provider regarding your specific medical condition and questions.

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Study Finds Relationship Between Rosacea and Migraine

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This meta-analysis of four studies confirmed an association in occurrence of migraine and rosacea.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28920449

Journal Offers Review and Practical Guide to Microneedling

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Microneedling is a relatively new procedure designed to improve scars and other skin conditions with a minimum of down time.

Here is a link to a recent review of Microneedling:

Dermatol Surg. 2017 Aug 7. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000001248. [Epub ahead of print]

Microneedling: A Review and Practical Guide.

Alster TS1, Graham PM.

Teva Launches Generic Prescription Epiduo to Fight Acne

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Epiduo is a prescription combination of benzoyl peroxide plus a retinoid (adapalene) and is used topically to treat acne.

http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-teva-launches-generic-acne-treatment-1001199107

Why Treat Acne?

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The American Academy of Dermatology discusses the scarring of the skin and self esteem that are triggered by untreated acne.

https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne-and-rosacea/acne

A Review of Microneedling for Scars and Wrinkles

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This is a review of the literature of microneedling for improvement of scars from a variety of causes including acne. Microneedling is also known as Collagen induction therapy or (CIT) .

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1748681517302504

Synthetic Topical Cannabidiol Being Tested to Fight Acne

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BTX1503 is a transdermal gel synthetic formulation of cannabidiol being studied by BOTANIX PHARMACEUTICALS for the treatment of serious acne in adults and teenagers.

http://www.botanixpharma.com/products/

Fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser combined with topical tretinoin for the treatment of different forms of cystic acne.

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This study reports on just two patients, one with small (micro) cysts and one with resistant nodular cystic acne.  Just one treatment with the CO2 laser plus treatment with a topical treatment with a tretinoin and antibiotic gel for a month

J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2017 Jul 10. doi: 10.1080/14764172.2017.1349323. [Epub ahead of print]

Fractional carbon dioxide (CO2) laser combined with topical tretinoin for the treatment of different forms of cystic acne.

Pestoni Porvén C1, Vieira Dos Santos V1, Del Pozo Losada J1.

Treatment Response With Once-Daily Topical Dapsone Gel, 7.5% for Acne

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This article discusses use of topical dapsone used once daily for the treatment of acne, including adverse effects.
J Drugs Dermatol. 2017 Jun 1;16(6):591-598.
Treatment Response With Once-Daily Topical Dapsone Gel, 7.5% for Acne Vulgaris: Subgroup Analysis of Pooled Data from Two Randomized, Double-Blind Stu.

Draelos ZD, Rodriguez DA, Kempers SE, Bruce S, Peredo MI, Downie J, Chang-Lin JE, Berk DR, Ruan S, Kaoukhov A.

Exposure to Visible Light Emitted from Smartphones and Tablets Increases the Proliferation of Staphylococcus aureus: Can this be Linked to Acne?

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This study investigates the effect of exposure to light emitted from digital screens on the proliferation of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus and its association with acne.