According to a recent study, isotretinoin is effective and well tolerated in transgender individuals with acne receiving masculinizing gender-affirming hormonal therapy.
Study finds link between skin disorder visibility and stigma
According to a recent study, the visibility of a skin disorder is directly linked to stigma including bullying.
Study suggests multilevel changes may be needed to reduce impact of acne in trans patients
According to a recent study, multilevel changes may be needed to reduce the impact of acne-related stigma and barriers to acne treatment in transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
Early acne education may improve health literacy, treatment compliance
A recent medical student-led initiative has shown that early acne education can help improve acne health literacy and promote help-seeking behaviour.
Acne incidence in preadolescents may be linked to age and BMI
According to a recent study, acne incidence in preadolescents is associated with increased age and higher body mass index (BMI).
New study shows microbotox an effective treatment for acne and rosacea
Microbotox, a specific dilution of onabotulinum toxin A, is effective in treating mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris and erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, according to a new study.
Study finds racial disparity in acne medication prescribing
For treatment of acne, black patients appear to be prescribed systemic therapies such as antibiotics at a much lower rate than white patients, according to a new study published online ahead of print in JAMA Dermatology (Feb. 5, 2020).
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