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:
Microneedling: A Review and Practical Guide.
Alster TS1, Graham PM.
Author Archives: fightacne
Teva Launches Generic Prescription Epiduo to Fight Acne
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?
The American Academy of Dermatology discusses the scarring of the skin and self esteem that are triggered by untreated acne.
A Review of Microneedling for Scars and Wrinkles
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
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.
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]
Pestoni Porvén C1, Vieira Dos Santos V1, Del Pozo Losada J1.
Treatment Response With Once-Daily Topical Dapsone Gel, 7.5% for Acne
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?
Why Topical Retinoids Are Mainstay of Therapy for Acne
This new article reviews the reasons supporting retinoids as the mainstay of acne therapy and discuss “some of the perceived barriers that may be limiting use of this important drug class”.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs13555-017-0185-2
Demand For Acne Medications Surges
A new report states that the age of onset of acne has decreased to 11-12 years of age and notes that the demand for acne treatment worldwide continue to climb.