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Isotretinoin Tied to a Doubled Risk of Eye Problems Use of isotretinoin to treat severe acne was linked to a two-fold risk of developing eye problems, such as pink eye, styes and dryness, in a large new study from Israel.
Reuters Health Information, April 20, 2012
Thyme's Time as Acne Remedy May Be Coming Soon A study shows thyme fights acne-causing bacteria.
WebMD Health News, April 13, 2012

CORRECTION: Gel Improves Long-Term Acne Maintenance Therapy
Reuters Health Information, March 27, 2012
AAD Two Acne Gels That Include Clindamycin Do Well in Trials
Reuters Health Information, March 26, 2012
Oral Antibiotics for Acne Increase Pharyngitis Risk
Medscape Medical News, November 23, 2011
ASDS New Treatment Holds Promise for Acne Scarring
Medscape Medical News, November 6, 2011

Acne Perspectives

Acne -- Any Alternatives to Isotretinoin and Antibiotics? In this case, the author offers available evidence on alternative therapies for acne, including tea tree oil, zinc, and fermented milk.
Medscape Family Medicine, January 21, 2011
Acne, Treatment, and Suicide Does treatment with isotretinoin raise the suicide risk among patients with acne?
Medscape Dermatology, December 14, 2010

Do You Recognize These Cystic Lesions?
Medscape Dermatology, July 29, 2010
Acne in a Patient With Pancreatic Cancer
Medscape Dermatology, May 18, 2009
Overview of New Therapeutic Developments for Acne
Expert Review of Dermatology, April 13, 2009
Nurses Journal Scan, October 2008
Medscape Nurses, December 19, 2008

Acne Journal Articles

Laser Management of Acne Scarring
Skin Therapy Letter, March 23, 2012
The Noncompliant Patient With Acne
Skin Therapy Letter, December 18, 2011
Newer Approaches in Topical Combination Therapy for Acne
Skin Therapy Letter, November 24, 2011
Management of Acne Vulgaris
Journal of Pediatric Health Care, October 18, 2011
Hyperandrogenism in a Postmenopausal Woman
Endocrine Practice, May 27, 2011

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