Acne
Article
The Pathophysiology of Acne Vulgaris in Children and Adolescents, Part 1
Microcomedones, the earliest lesions of acne, appear at adrenarche, which typically occurs at about 8 years of age when androgens of adrenal...
Drug Therapy
A Status Report on the Use of Subantimicrobial-Dose Doxycycline: A Review of the Biologic and Antimicrobial Effects of the Tetracyclines
No abstract available.
Original Research
Superiority of a Combined Contraceptive Containing Drospirenone to a Triphasic Preparation Containing Norgestimate in Acne Treatment
This double-blind study compared the efficacy and tolerability of a combined oral contraceptive containing 30 µg ethinyl estradiol and 3 mg...
Clinical Topics & News
Over-the-Counter Topical Skin Products—A Common Component of Skin Disease Management
Over-the-counter (OTC) products are widely recommended by physicians and utilized by the public for the treatment and prevention of disease.
Article
Piloleiomyoma Mistaken for Postacne Scarring
Piloleiomyomas are benign, smooth muscle neoplasms arising from the arrectores pilorum muscles in the skin. They differ in size and number and are...
Commentary
Pimple Popper, MD [editorial]
No abstract available.
Commentary
Comment on "Improving Patient Satisfaction and Acne Severity in Patients With Mild to Moderate Acne: The BEST Study" (Cutis. 2003;71[suppl 2]:3-4)[letter]
No abstract available.
Original Research
Compared Efficacy and Safety of Tretinoin 0.1% Microsphere Gel Alone and in Combination With Benzoyl Peroxide 6% Cleanser for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Our purpose was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a combination of benzoyl peroxide 6% cleanser and tretinoin 0.1% microsphere gel versus...
Cosmetic Dermatology
Lasers, Light, and Acne
Acne vulgaris is a highly prevalent disease with significant potential for physical and emotional scarring. Acne lesions have long been noted to...
Skin of Color
Epidemiology of Skin Diseases in People of Color
The epidemiology of skin diseases in people of color has not been extensively studied. Many skin diseases (eg, acne vulgaris; eczematous...
Psychocutaneous Medicine
Picking Apart the Picker: A Clinician's Guide for Management of the Patient Presenting With Excoriations
Management of patients who "pick" at their skin is often difficult. Etiologies and maintaining factors can be unclear.