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Acneiform eruptions due to the BRAF kinase inhibitor vemurafenib in a patient with multiple metastatic melanoma lesions are described in a case report published online Aug. 11 in the Journal of Dermatology.

Acneiform Eruptions Observed After Vemurafenib Treatment

Case report describes acneiform eruptions after tx of metastatic melanoma lesions with vemurafenib
The once-daily acne treatment Differin Gel 0.1% (adapalene) has been approved for over-the-counter use among patients 12 and older

FDA Approves Differin Gel for Over-the-Counter Use

First OTC retinoid available for acne treatment among patients 12 and older
Patients with acne vulgaris have significantly higher glycemic index and glycemic load levels and significantly lower serum adiponectin levels

High Glycemic Index/Load Diet Linked to Acne Vulgaris

Patients with acne also have significantly lower serum adiponectin levels than healthy controls
About half of adult women with acne

Elevated 3 Alpha-Diol G Levels for Many Women With Acne

Findings among women with normal androgenic status and without menstrual dysfunction
Patients frequently report ineffective consultations in acne care

Patients Often Dissatisfied With Acne Care

Patients dissatisfied with acne management approaches, find GPs lacking information
Treatment of acne with antibiotics is associated with a significant decrease in the rate of Staphylococcus aureus carriage

Drop in S. aureus Carriage Rate With Antibiotic Tx of Acne

Antibiotic treatment of acne does not significantly alter the rates of antibiotic resistance
An evidence-based guideline for the management of acne vulgaris has been published online Feb. 17 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Combination Treatment for Acne May Be Best in Most Cases

Use of antibiotics should be combined with topical therapy; topical agents can also be combined
Platelet-rich plasma combined with microneedling is efficacious for the treatment of atrophic acne scars

Platelet-Rich Plasma Efficacious for Atrophic Acne Scars

Combo of platelet-rich plasma and microneedling shows good response in split-face study
Traditional-dose isotretinoin therapy is associated with higher overall costs than high-dose therapy

Higher Costs for Traditional-Dose Isotretinoin Therapy

Cost of repeat courses of isotretinoin with traditional dose outweighs increased medication costs
For acne-prone males

Dark Chocolate Consumption Daily Can Exacerbate Acne

Findings in males with acne-prone skin; statistically significant changes seen as early as two weeks