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Exit Accutane: Derms' reactions mixed as Roche pulls long-standing remedy

Dermatologists' reactions to Hoffman-La Roche's decision to discontinue its once-popular acne drug Accutane (isotretinoin) run the gamut. Some express disappointment or surprise; others marvel that the drug survived as long as it did.

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Weight-based dosing: Extended-release minocycline efficient, predictable

Las Vegas — Weight-based dosing with extended-release (ER) minocycline tablets allows patients with acne to achieve efficacy equivalent to that of 2 mg/kg or 3 mg/kg of body weight daily with just 1 mg/kg daily, says James Q. Del Rosso, D.O., dermatology residency director, Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas.

Smoke and mirrors: Study shows relationship between cigarette use and acne intensity

Cigarette smokers are more likely to have severe acne when compared to non-smokers, according to the results of a recent study. Furthermore, abstinence from smoking may lead to significant improvements of acne lesions.

ALA, PDT team up: Combination laser therapy proves effective for treatment of acne

A novel treatment approach using ALA-PDT in combination with standard topical therapies proves to be very effective in treating mild-to-severe acne lesions. According to one expert, this combination approach can achieve a high clearance of acne lesions and may be a solution for treating acne lesions long term.

Acne treatments: New options tackle clinical, compliance challenges

Most of the significant recent advances in acne treatment involve changes in vehicle formulation that may improve medications' tolerability, efficacy or both, a leading clinician and researcher says. For treating tough acne cases, another expert adds, dermatologists must use simpler, more patient-friendly regimens.

Ganging up on acne: Clindamycin-benzoyl peroxide combination packs quick punch

A gel combining benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin appears to reduce noninflammatory lesion counts more quickly than adapalene does for patients with mild to moderate acne, an expert says.