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Journal of Drugs in Dermatology : JDD Apr 2014The prevalence of adult acne in the US appears to be increasing over the last few decades. But what's behind the rise: is it nature or nurture? We are well aware that... (Review)
Review
The prevalence of adult acne in the US appears to be increasing over the last few decades. But what's behind the rise: is it nature or nurture? We are well aware that genetics can strongly influence a patient's risk of developing acne. However, significant changes in germline genetic variants are unlikely to have occurred over the last 20 years. Consequently, we are forced to examine environmental variables, including diet. This review article presents the most updated evidence supporting a link between refined carbohydrates and acne. Based on the data summarized here, dermatologists should encourage their acne patients to minimize their intake of high glycemic index foods.
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Dietary Carbohydrates; Glycemic Index; Humans; Risk Factors; Severity of Illness Index
PubMed: 24719062
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Archives of Dermatology Dec 1972
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Animals; Biopsy; Cosmetics; Female; Humans; Lanolin; Middle Aged; Ointments; Petrolatum; Rabbits; Skin; Time Factors; Vitamin A
PubMed: 4264346
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American Journal of Clinical Dermatology 2000
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Female; Humans; Infant; Male; Photography
PubMed: 12094771
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Ugeskrift For Laeger Mar 1993Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological diseases. The prevalence may be as high as 83-95% at age 16, but decreases at age 20, and is very low at age 35.... (Review)
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Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological diseases. The prevalence may be as high as 83-95% at age 16, but decreases at age 20, and is very low at age 35. The aetiology and pathogenesis are not completely known, but the following factors are involved: 1) increased sebum secretion, 2) follicular keratinisation, 3) bacteria and 4) inflammation. Furthermore, genetic and exogenic factors play a role. Acne can be divided into 5 groups depending on its severity. Treatment principles within these 5 groups are reviewed. Treatment can not be expected to take effect before 1-2 months have passed, but all patients can be cured with the right treatment. The effects and side effects of the various treatments are described. Treatment with isotretinoin should only be initiated by dermatologists.
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Female; Humans; Isotretinoin; Male
PubMed: 8460427
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Dermatologic Therapy 2006Acne is a disease that can be seen in the first year of life, early childhood, prepubertal age, and puberty. The purpose of this article is to review the clinical... (Review)
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Acne is a disease that can be seen in the first year of life, early childhood, prepubertal age, and puberty. The purpose of this article is to review the clinical presentation and pathogenesis of the various forms of prepubertal acne and to propose guidelines regarding its evaluation and treatment. The early clinical recognition of the disease and prompt initiation of therapy in these age groups will help prevent the sequelae of emotional distress and severe scarring in both the child and parents.
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Child; Child, Preschool; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Keratolytic Agents; Sebaceous Glands; Skin Care
PubMed: 17004996
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Dermatologic Therapy Nov 2020Acne vulgaris (AV) is a skin disease that is commonly seen and causes scar formation especially when left untreated. It can cause serious psychological comorbidities due... (Review)
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Acne vulgaris (AV) is a skin disease that is commonly seen and causes scar formation especially when left untreated. It can cause serious psychological comorbidities due to the intense involvement of appeared areas such as face and also being common in adolescence in which the body perception is not yet well established. Although psychiatric comorbidities frequently accompany AV patients in dermatology, they almost never directed to dermatology-psychiatry liaison clinics. Depression, anxiety, stress, decreased self-esteem, suicidal thoughts and even suicide attempts are too frequent to ignore in these patients, and many studies have been conducted on the positive or controversial effects of acne treatments. For this reason, serious responsibilities fall to dermatologists. They should not treat AV lesions only, but also to determine the AV patients' psychological conditions and to direct them to get help when necessary.
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Cicatrix; Comorbidity; Dermatologists; Humans; Skin Diseases
PubMed: 32770727
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Journal of Pediatric Health Care :... 1989
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Female; Humans; Male
PubMed: 2528614
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Journal of the American Academy of... Nov 1984
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Adult; Child; Female; Humans; Male; Propionibacterium acnes
PubMed: 6238981
DOI: 10.1016/s0190-9622(84)80020-1 -
JAMA May 1978
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Dermabrasion; Humans; Propionibacterium acnes
PubMed: 147953
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Journal of Drugs in Dermatology : JDD Jan 2016Acne vulgaris (AV) is the most common skin disorder. It was traditionally thought that AV lesions developed after abnormal desquamation of the keratinocytes that line... (Review)
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Acne vulgaris (AV) is the most common skin disorder. It was traditionally thought that AV lesions developed after abnormal desquamation of the keratinocytes that line the sebaceous follicle, leading to hyperkeratinization and microcomedone formation. However, in recent years there has been a paradigm shift with regard to understanding the pathogenesis of AV, and it is now viewed as a primary inflammatory skin disorder. Research has implicated the presence of subclinical inflammation in the normal skin of acne patients, even before microcomedone formation. This article will review the novel concepts that play a role in the new pathogenesis of acne vulgaris.
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Humans
PubMed: 26741394
DOI: No ID Found