Top 10 acne research studies for 2017

MDacne dermatologists review each month all acne related research studies and choose the best. The following scientific peer reviewed studies caught our eyes and were chosen by us as the best for January - February 2017.

1. No Evidence for Increased Anxiety in Acne Patients Treated with Isotretinoin. Huang YC, Cheng YC. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2017 Jan 27.
   
2. Acne vulgaris: Perceptions and beliefs of Saudi adolescent males. Al-Natour SH. J Family Community Med. 2017 Jan-Apr;24(1):34-43.
   
3. Treatment of Acne Scars on Darker Skin Types Using a Noninsulated Smooth Motion, Electronically Controlled Radiofrequency Microneedles Treatment System. Pudukadan D.Dermatol Surg. 2017 Jan;43 Suppl 1: S64-S69.
   
4. Increased prescribing of systemic tetracyclines and isotretinoin for the treatment of acne. Odsbu I, Selmer R, Stålsby Lundborg C, Blix HS. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2017 Feb 3.
   
5. Open-label, randomized, multicenter, phase III study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of benzoyl peroxide gel in long-term use in patients with acne vulgaris: A secondary publication. Kawashima M, Nagare T, Katsuramaki T. J Dermatol. 2017 Feb 2.

6. The Potential Psychological Impact of Skin Conditions. Tuckman A. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2017 Jan;7(Suppl 1):53-57.
   
7. Acne and Rosacea. Picardo M, Eichenfield LF, Tan J. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb). 2017 Jan;7(Suppl 1):43-52.
   
8. No Evidence for Increased Anxiety in Acne Patients Treated with Isotretinoin. Huang YC, Cheng YC. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2017 Jan 27.
   
9. Efficacy of a twice-daily, 3-step, over-the-counter skincare regimen for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Rodan K, Fields K, Falla TJ. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2017 Jan 4;10:3-9.
   
10. Inhibition of Propionibacterium acnes lipase activity by the antifungal agent ketoconazole. Unno M, Cho O, Sugita T. Microbiol Immunol. 2017 Jan 23.

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