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In a case report published online June 8 in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Case Report: Acneiform Eruption Tied to Vitamin B12 Therapy

Eruptions appeared from one week to five months after tx initiation; remission after discontinuation
A ready-to-use peel-off facial mask containing myoinositol and trehalose-loaded liposomes results in clinically detectable improvements in adult female acne

Mask With Myoinositol/Trehalose Aids Adult Female Acne

Mask contains an androgen inhibitor and trehalose-loaded liposomes
An unbalanced population of bacteria on the skin may play a major role in acne

Acne May Be Triggered by Unbalanced Skin Microbiome

Barcterial community, rather than just one species, may be key, new research suggests
Use of salicylic acid peeling and microdermabrasion are associated with dermal morphological changes consistent with the repair process

Salicylic Acid, Microdermabrasion Linked to Wound Healing

Linked to thickened epidermal layer, shallow dermal papillae, dense collagen, elastic fibers
Among U.K. general practitioners

Acne Treatment Often Not in Line With Current Guidelines

Mean therapy duration was 175.1 days; 62 percent of antibiotic courses not given with topical retinoid
Factors that are associated with the appearance of acne in adult women include family history

Family History, Lifestyle Factors Impact Risk of Acne in Adulthood

Odds up for family or personal history, hirsutism, being an office worker, high psychological stress
Er:YAG is more efficacious than bipolar radiofrequency combined with diode laser for treatment of mild-to-moderate acne scars

Er:YAG Laser Shows Superior Efficacy in Rx of Acne Scars

Greater degree of improvement than with bipolar radiofrequency combined with diode laser
Transient addition of topical corticosteroids to topical retinoids is not associated with meeting the primary end points of improvement in acne severity and mitigation of medication-induced irritation

Transient Topical Corticosteroids of Limited Use in Acne

Doesn't meet primary end points of improved acne severity, mitigation of retinoid-induced irritation
In research published online Oct. 28 in Science Immunology

New Way Bacteria Can Trigger Inflammation in Acne Identified

Findings may lead to new avenues for treatment
The KLOX BioPhotonic System LED blue light device using specific photo-converter chromophores is safe and efficacious for acne vulgaris

Blue Light Phototherapy Safe, Effective for Acne Vulgaris

Six weeks of LED blue light device treatment found to be safe and effective for moderate to severe acne