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Cureus
November 2024
Dermatology, Imperial Dermatology, Hollywood, USA.
Isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid) is a well-established systemic treatment for moderate to severe acne vulgaris, renowned for its ability to target multiple contributors to acne pathogenesis. However, its therapeutic potential extends beyond conventional acne management. This case report highlights its efficacy in treating recalcitrant pustular dermatosis, a condition that proved resistant to standard therapies and posed significant diagnostic challenges.
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December 2024
Department of Dermatology, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Istanbul, Turkey.
Introduction: Recent studies showed that antimicrobial peptides have an essential role in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris. This study aims to investigate serum catestatin levels in acne vulgaris patients and focuses on the change in serum levels after systemic isotretinoin therapy.
Methods: This prospective study includes 101 acne vulgaris patients and 28 healthy controls.
J Cosmet Dermatol
November 2024
Department of Dermatology, Rasool Akram Medical Complex Research Development Center (RCRDC), School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran.
Background: Isotretinoin is widely used for moderate to severe acne vulgaris. Despite its broad application, isotretinoin carries a risk of permanent scarring and keloid formation following various skin procedures. As a result, a delay of at least 6-12 months after completing or discontinuing isotretinoin treatment is commonly recommended before undergoing skin procedures.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
October 2024
Oncodermatology Department, Cancer University Institute, Toulouse Oncopole, Toulouse, France.
Background: There is a need for unified guidance in the management of acneiform rash induced by epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors (EGFRi) among dermatologists.
Objective: To establish unified international guidelines for the management of acneiform rash caused by EGFR inhibitors, based on an experts' Delphi consensus.
Methods: The initiative was led by five members of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Task Force 'Dermatology for Cancer Patients' who developed a questionnaire that was circulated to a group of 32 supportive oncodermatology experts in Europe, Canada, Argentina, the US States and Asia.
Clin Case Rep
September 2024
Department of Dermatology, Rasool Akram Medical Complex Clinical Research Development Center (RCRDC), School of Medicine Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) Tehran Iran.
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