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 ...

Acne is a chronic disease ofthe pilosebaceous follicle that affects mainly adolescents. It causes polymorph cutaneous lesions that may leave scars after regression. It is characterized by ...

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 ...

An analysis of patient-reported outcome measures used for acne revealed gaps in the use of LGBTQ+-inclusive language, ...

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