A combination of nicotinamide (750 mg), zinc oxide (25 mg), and folic acid (500 µg) is approved for the treatment of acne vulgaris (and rosacea). Both nicotinamide and zinc oxide have anti ...

Patients should be informed that currently available light treatments are not recommended amongst first-line treatments for acne vulgaris, and that long-term safety data in acne are as yet unknown.

Acne remains a very common inflammatory dermatosis, which is often associated with significant psychological morbidity. It frequently affects young adults at a time when they are undergoing ...

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Research highlights gaps in LGBTQ+-inclusive language in acne-specific PROMs, emphasising the need for updated tools to ...