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Why Acne Forms, and How Accutane Knocks It Out
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the four basic mechanisms contributing to Acne are hormones, increased sebum production, changes inside hair follicles, and bacteria. Acne usually occurs at age 11 to 14 when the body starts producing male hormones called androgens. Androgens can over-stimulate sebaceous glands and make them produce more sebum.
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Your dermatologist may prescribe Accutane®, if other treatments have not worked. This is a strong medicine that can help prevent scarring and treat active disease. But, Accutane also can cause birth defects. It is important that you are not pregnant and do not plan to get pregnant while taking this medicine. You must use two methods of birth control at the same time. This is done for one month before treatment begins, during treatment, and for a full month after stopping the drug. Talk with your dermatologist about when it’s safe to get pregnant. Other side effects of this drug may include dry eyes, itching, mood changes, and changes in the blood and liver. You and your dermatologist can decide whether this medicine is right for you based on the pros and cons. Use any prescribed medicine exactly as you are advised. Taking more medicine than you are supposed to take may make Acne or your general health worse. Ask your doctor what to do if you miss a dose.
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Medical Encyclopedia: Acne
Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin called pores become clogged. Each pore is an opening to a canal called a follicle, which contains a hair and an oil gland. Normally, the oil glands help keep the skin lubricated and help remove old skin cells. When glands produce too much oil, the pores can become blocked, accumulating dirt, debris, and bacteria. The blockage is called a plug or comedone.
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The hair, sebum, and keratinocytes that fill the narrow follicle may produce a plug, which is an early sign of Acne. The plug prevents sebum from reaching the surface of the skin through a pore. The mixture of oil and cells allows bacteria Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) that normally live on the skin to grow in the plugged follicles. These bacteria produce chemicals and enzymes and attract white blood cells that cause inflammation. (Inflammation is a characteristic reaction of tissues to disease or injury and is marked by four signs: swelling, redness, heat, and pain.) When the wall of the plugged follicle breaks down, it spills everything into the nearby skin – sebum, shed skin cells, and bacteria – leading to lesions or pimples.
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The hair, sebum, and keratinocytes that fill the narrow follicle may produce a plug, which is an early sign of Acne. The plug prevents sebum from reaching the surface of the skin through a pore. The mixture of oil and cells allows bacteria Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) that normally live on the skin to grow in the plugged follicles. These bacteria produce chemicals and enzymes and attract white blood cells that cause inflammation. (Inflammation is a characteristic reaction of tissues to disease or injury and is marked by four signs: swelling, redness, heat, and pain.) When the wall of the plugged follicle breaks down, it spills everything into the nearby skin – sebum, shed skin cells, and bacteria – leading to lesions or pimples.
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(a) Statement of identity. The labeling of the product contains the established name of the drug, if any, and identifies the product as an ``Acne medication,'' ``Acne treatment,'' ``Acne medication'' (insert dosage form, e.g., ``cream,'' ``gel,'' ``lotion,'' or ``ointment''), or ``Acne treatment'' (insert dosage form, e.g., ``cream,'' ``gel,'' ``lotion,'' or ``ointment''). (b) Indications. The labeling of the product states, under the heading ``Indications,'' the phrase listed in paragraph (b)(1) of this section and may contain any of the additional phrases listed in paragraph (b)(2) of this section. Other truthful and nonmisleading statements, describing only the indications for use that have been established and listed in paragraph (b) of this section, may also be used, as provided in Sec. 330.1(c)(2) of this chapter, subject to the provisions of section 502 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) relating to misbranding and the prohibition in section 301( d ) of the act against the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of unapproved new drugs in violation of section 505(a) of the act. (1) ``For the'' (select one of the following: ``management'' or ``treatment'') ``of Acne.'' (2) In addition to the information identified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, the labeling of the product may contain any one or more of the following statements: (i) (Select one of the following: ``Clears,'' ``Clears up,'' ``Clears up most,'' ``Dries,'' ``Dries up,'' ``Dries and clears,'' ``Helps clear,'' ``Helps clear up,'' ``Reduces the number of,'' or ``Reduces the severity of'') (select one or more of the following: ``Acne blemishes,'' ``Acne pimples,'' ``blackheads,'' or ``whiteheads'') which may be followed by ``and allows skin to heal.'' (ii) ``Penetrates pores to'' (select one of the following: ``eliminate most,'' ``control,'' ``clear most,'' or ``reduce the number of'') (select one or more
MedlinePlus: Acne
No one knows exactly what causes Acne. Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage
years and pregnancy, probably play a role. There are many myths about what causes Acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often
blamed, but there is little evidence that foods have much effect on Acne in most people.
Another common myth is that dirty skin causes Acne; however, blackheads and pimples are not
caused by dirt. Stress doesn't cause Acne, but stress can make it worse.
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Local treatment is not sufficient in cystic Acne and conglobate Acne. Use systemic antibiotics or consider referral to a dermatologist. Pus-containing cysts can be drained by incising them with a large-caliber injection needle or narrow-tipped scalpel.
Microdermabrasion for Acne - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov
The purpose of this research project is to study the effect of micordermabrasion to try to improve the appearance of facial Acne. The microdermabrasion machine is a hand-held device that directs pressurized aluminum oxide crystals at its target accompanied by a suction device. It is not yet clear how much improvement can be seen with these treatments or exactly how the skin's response causes these improvements. In this study, we are interested in learning how well microdermabrasion works to improve the symptoms of Acne.
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Body Smartz. Under the Microscope. BAM! Body and Mind.
During puberty, both boys and girls may develop Acne (AKA zits, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads). In fact, about 8 in 10 preteens and teens have Acne. Acne isn't pleasant, but understanding what's going on can help you feel better, and possibly find ways to help reduce breakouts. Let's look under the microscope.
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General information about Acne that includes a description of what Acne is and how it develops, the causes of Acne, and the treatment options for various forms of Acne. Information is also provided on ... Details >
Management of Acne: Summary of Evidence Report/Technology Assessment, No. 17
Of 250 comparisons, only 14 had evidence of Level A. These comparisons demonstrated the efficacy over vehicle or placebo control of aluminum chlorhydroxide/ sulphur, topical clindamycin, topical erythromycin, benzoyl peroxide, topical isotretinoin, tretinoin, oral tetracycline, and norgestimate/ ethinyl estradiol. Level A conclusions demonstrating equivalence include: Benzoyl peroxide at various strengths was equally efficacious in mild/ moderate Acne; adapalene and tretinoin were equally efficacious in unspecified severity; motretinide and tretinoin were equally effective; adding vitamin A to oxytetracycline conferred no added efficacy; cyproterone was equally effective at two different doses. There were 102 comparisons with Level B evidence and 134 with Level C evidence.
Management of Acne: Structured Abstract
Main Results: Our searches identified 4,749 articles. After full article review, 250 articles reporting results of 274 controlled trials were included, from 31 countries. Of trials included, 74 percent reported data on subjects' age, 13 percent reported on phase of care at study entry, 8 percent reported on race, and none reported on sexual maturity rating. Investigators used 25 assessment schemes to classify Acne severity, and 505 distinctly named outcomes over 4 periods of followup (usually <3 months). Two trials addressed psychological effects and 43 provided data concerning treatment compliance. None reported on cost. Only eight trials stratified results by patient demographics and none by degree or type of prior therapy. Trials that had only strengths numbered 45 (16 percent). Trials that had only weaknesses numbered 106 (39 percent). Trials that had a mix of strengths and weaknesses numbered 101 (37 percent). The remaining 22 (8 percent) were of intermediate quality or did not provide enough information to make a determination.
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Management of Acne Volume 1: Evidence Report and Appendixes
There were 250 pairwise comparisons of over 140 treatments. In grading the strength of evidence, there were 14 comparisons with Level A, 102 with Level B, and 134 with Level C evidence regarding effectiveness of treatment for Acne. The Level A comparisons suggested the greater effectiveness of topical clindamycin, erythromycin, tetracycline, tretinoin, and norgestimate/ ethinyl estradiol over vehicle in mild-to-moderate Acne; the greater effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide and aluminum chlorhydroxide/ sulphur over vehicle in unstated Acne severity; and equal effectiveness among topical tretinoin, isotretinoin, and motretinide. The following Level A conclusions demonstrated equivalence: Benzoyl peroxide at various strengths was equally efficacious in mild/ moderate Acne; adapalene and tretinoin were equally efficacious in unspecificed severity; motretinide and tretinoin were equally effective; adding vitamin A to oxytetracycline conferred no added efficacy; cyproterone was equally effective at two different doses. For side effects data, 88 comparisons provided evidence for withdrawals, severe side effects, or side effects in more than 10 percent of subjects in at least one arm. There were 10 comparisons of Level A strength.
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Local treatment is not sufficient in cystic Acne and conglobate Acne. Use systemic antibiotics or consider referral to a dermatologist. Pus-containing cysts can be drained by incising them with a large-caliber injection needle or narrow-tipped scalpel.
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