Blue light special: ALA-PDT safe, effective tool for treating acne lesions

A recent study shows that ALA-PDT can be effective in the treatment of acne and particularly beneficial for inflammatory lesions. This treatment modality offers clinicians a safe and effective tool in treating acne lesions without the worries associated with long-term antibiotic therapy and isotretinoin therapy.

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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.

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Can Meditation Improve Acne, Eczema, and Psoriasis?

Have you ever heard of the term mindful meditation? Psychitrists have use this technique for years to help change the emotional style of dpressed patients. But, can this technique change or have a positive effect on skin condition which is brought on by stress, anxiety, and trauma? Acne, psoriasis, and eczema would be the logical choices because of the emotional toll they can take on an individual. Mindul meditation in its simplest form provides an individual with greater resiliance and quicker recovery from emotional setbacks It does this by weakening and breaking down the chain of negative asociations which has [...]

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BPO gel versus wash: One product combination has quicker onset

A study comparing the safety and efficacy of two acne combination therapies containing clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin showed that the regimen delivered in gel vehicles worked faster than the regimen that included a benzoyl peroxide wash, the study's author says.

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Tretinoin gel microsphere less irritating than adapalene

Tretinoin gel microsphere 0.04 percent technology causes less facial skin irritation than does adapalene 0.3 percent, according to a recent study.

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