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Subjects / keywords: acne vulgaris; body dysmorphia; anabolic agents

This study addresses the need to detect the severity of acne in skin care and beauty, particularly in managing the diagnosis of acne severity more efficiently and objectively. Acne, a common skin problem, can significant...

Introduction. Acne fulminans is the most severe form of acne. It occurs predominantly in boys in the peripubertal period. Skin lesions are accompanied by general symptoms and laboratory abnormalities. Objective. Pr...

Introduction. Acne vulgaris is a common, chronic skin disease that shows a characteristic clinical picture. Skin lesions occur primarily in the seborrheic areas of the body, i.e., the face, back, and chest. Mandelic ac...

Acne vulgaris is a common inflammatory skin condition that affects up to 85% of adolescents and is primarily driven by Cutibacterium acnes (anaerobic bacteria, formerly Propionibacterium acnes). With the rise of antibiot...

Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with a high global prevalence. Light-based therapies can be used in acne treatment on account of their good safety profile, lack of potential for developing resistan...

Background. Oral isotretinoin is an indispensable treatment for patients with resistant and severe acne vulgaris, both in South Africa (SA) and globally. While routine laboratory monitoring is often deemed unnecessary fo...

This study was conducted to investigate one of the most prominent bacteria that causes acne (Cutibacterium acnes), studying the spread of the phenomenon of resistance to the various antibiotics used to treat acne and stu...

Subjects / keywords: acne; polymorphism; genetics; cyp17; ethnicity

Subjects / keywords: acne; dermocosmetics; effaclar h iso-biome

Subjects / keywords: acne vulgaris; inflammation; interleukin-6; interleukin-8; interleukin-12p40; c-reactive protein

Subjects / keywords: Cão; Propionibacterium acnes; papilomatose

Acne vulgaris is a common disease of adolescence that occurs in approximately80% of the population aged 11-30 years. The disease greatlyreduces well-being and self-esteem. In the pathogenesis of acne vulgarismany factors...

acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteitis. The aetiology of this syndromeis not fully recognized.Objective. To present a case of a 17-year-old boy with SAPHO syndrome.Case report. A 17-year-old boy was admitted to the ...

Acne rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects the face. The symptoms depend on the stage of the disease. The first stage is characterized by erythema and telangiectasia. This is followed by a papulopus...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (acne inversa) is a chronic, inflammatory, recurrent, debilitating disease of hair follicles manifested by painful, deepseated, inflamed lesions localized in intertriginous areas. Establishing a ...

Psychological factors play an important role in aggravating skin diseases, which could lead to increasing the severity of skin diseases, such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, acne vulgaris, seborrheic dermatitis, and lic...

Introduction. Acne inversa is a recurrent, suppurative disease manifestedby abscesses, fistulas and scarring.Many conservative therapies areusually disappointing, and an early surgical intervention often remainsthe only ...

We present the case of a 17-year-old male with a long-standing history of recurrent and persistent cutaneous abscesses beginning at 6 years of age. Lesions were widespread, affecting the scalp, trunk, buttocks, and extre...

Abstract Objective: To review the real benefits of using combined oral contraceptives (COCs) containing natural hormones, also known as estradiol-containing COC (estradiol and estradiol valerate) in controlling abnormal...

OBJETIVO: Estabelecer a prevalência da acantose nigricante (AN) no contexto da síndrome dos ovários policísticos (SOP) e as respectivas associações com a obesidade, a resistência insulínica (RI), a insulinemia e ...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims The present review aims to ascertain whether reproductive disorders are associated with specific physical, mental, personality, and social traits. This information may be used to support or r...

Azelaic acid (AZA) is a naturally occurring substance produced by Malassezia furfur which exerts various effects on the skin. Azelaic acid has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, keratolytic, comedolytic, sebostatic and ty...

IntroductionOrthopedic implant-associated infections, predominantly caused by S. aureus, pose significant challenges due to biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance. Bioactive Glass (BAG) S53P4 is a unique material wi...