Acne

Apr 8, 2021:

James Del Rosso,
DO

Top Acne Treatments of 2021

James Del Rosso, DO, discusses new and emerging therapies for treatment of acne patients, including:

What is your personal approach for exploring alternative treatments for acne patients beyond first-line therapies?
Can you compare the emerging topical treatments for acne?
What are some advantages with the newer topical retinoids?
How do these new acne treatments address the issue of antibiotic resistance?

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Apr 8, 2021:

Jonette Keri,
MD, PhD

New Medications for Preteen Acne

Jonette Keri, MD, PhD, shares some highlights about treatment of acne in preteen patients, including:

What is your personal approach to treating acne in preteen patients compared to other age groups?
What is your advice for dermatologists to keep in mind when treating preteen patients with acne?
Can you tell us more about the efficacy and safety of these new acne medications for children and adolescents?
How do you educate patients and families to deal with the psychological aspects of acne, as well as with treatment adherence?

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Apr 8, 2021:

Candrice Heath,
MD

Pediatric Skin of Color Symposium: Acne

Candrice Heath, MD, shares clinical pearls about the treatment of acne in pediatric patients with skin of color, including:

What is your personal approach to treating acne in patients with skin of color?
Can you tell us about the approved and emerging therapies for treatment of acne in pediatric patients? Have any of them been studied in patient populations with skin of color?
Can you explain why it is important to treat both acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, particular in patients of color?
How do you educate patients and families to deal with the psychological aspects of acne, as well as with treatment adherence?

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Jul 27, 2020:

Jonette Keri,
MD, PhD

Acne Treatment Across the Lifespan

Jonette Keri, MD, PhD, shares some highlights about acne evaluation and treatment across the age spectrum, including:

How do we differentiate and grade acne across the age spectrum, from newborns to preteens?
When is it necessary to refer, particularly to endocrinology or other specialties, for childhood acne that may be associated with an underlying endocrine disorder?
What should we be using more of and less of in treating acne across the age groups?
How do you educate patients and families to deal with the psychological aspects of acne, as well as with treatment adherence?

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Jul 27, 2020:

Diane Berson,
MD

Adult Female Acne

Diane Berson, MD, shares additional clinical pearls on the treatment of adult female acne, including:

What are some typical acne presentations seen in adult women?
Can acne in women persist beyond menopause?
Can some of the newer non-oral contraceptives exacerbate acne flares? What are the options in this case?
Is there a concern with hyperkalemia in patients taking spironolactone for acne?
What should dermatologists keep in mind while treating acne in adult women?

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Jul 27, 2020:

James Del Rosso,
DO

Controversies and Novel Therapies for Acne

James Del Rosso, DO, shares clinical pearls about common controversies and recent developments in acne therapy, including:

What is your approach to minimizing antibiotic resistance in acne?
Are the newer antibiotics better in terms of resistance?
Why are dermatologists hesitant in using oral isotretinoin?
What are some of the advantages with the newer topical retinoids?
Should we pay more attention to truncal acne?

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Jul 27, 2020:

Michael Gold,
MD

Advances in Laser and Light Therapies

Michael Gold, MD, discusses additional takeaways on laser and light therapy for acne, including:

How do you explain the absence of light and laser therapies from the global alliance acne treatment algorithm? Do you think that there is enough evidence to recommend their addition to the treatment guidelines?
How do lasers/light therapies for acne challenge the current treatment status quo? How do they fit in with existing treatments?
For what patient profiles (in terms of severity or type of acne) are they more appropriate?
What are some key devices for acne treatment?

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Patient Resources

Acne Patient Resources

American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Association provides an Acne Resource Center.

American Skin Association describes possible factors contributing to acne development, different types of acne and how they can be treated.

The AAD recommends treating acne to shorten length and reduce severity of breakouts as well as prevent scarring.

Interactive resources, articles and an online community are available from Acne.org.

When first-line oral and topical drugs haven’t worked to clear up acne, Mayo Clinic explains how medical procedures such as light therapy or chemical peels may help.

When acne leads to scaring, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery outlines the treatment options, which include chemical, laser and dermabrasion resurfacing.

The emotional consequences of living with acne can be managed using some tips from Verywell health.

UpToDate has information about the stages of acne and which treatments are best for each.

Acne during pregnancy may affect women who didn’t have acne previously, and as American Pregnancy Association explains, it cannot be treated with many of the drugs used in nonpregnant people.

Cystic acne is a severe form of acne, which Medical News Today suggests requires more aggressive treatment.

Talkhealth and skinsupport created talkacne, a support group with weekly advice, a directory of acne-related products, and more.

Pediatric Acne Patient Resources

The Society for Pediatric Dermatology explains the possible causes of acne in children and how to best treat it.

Acne in Childhood: An Update explains how pediatric acne is classified, how it impacts quality of life, and what treatments are available.