Aug 1, 2008 By:
Nancy A. Melville
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Physicians who work with teens, athletes or even musicians are likely to encounter acne mechanica. Characterized by small red bumps, acne mechanica typically occurs when nonporous material, such as a strap or helmet, is in regular contact with the skin.

Aug 1, 2008 By:
Louise Gagnon
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Athletes who participate in team sports are at an elevated risk of developing certain skin conditions, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Team physicians should be checking for contagions, such as fungi on the body, and ensure athletes shower after practice and wear clean, dry clothing.

Jun 1, 2008 By:
Karen Nash
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Acne, eczema, psoriasis, are all skin conditions that can cause discomfort and embarrassment. But for many patients, the worst part of these and a number of other skin ailments may be the residual pigmentation left behind even when the conditions are successfully treated.

iPods are not part of proper office visit etiquette Jun 1, 2008 By:
Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D.
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Have you ever met anybody who is plugged in and tuned out? How about the acne patient who is listening to an ipod when you enter the room and continues to listen despite your greeting? How about the acne patient and their parent who are both listening to their own separate ipods and continuing to listen despite your greeting? What should you do?
May 1, 2008 By:
Nancy A. Melville
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Manufacturers of isotretinoin are awaiting more information to determine whether iPLEDGE — the mandatory federal drug registry already in place — will meet the Food and Drug Administration's new safety plan requirements.

Isotretinoin is a potent therapy for treating acne, but the associated side effects and regulatory hurdles leave dermatologists increasingly reluctant to use it.

Apr 1, 2008 By:
Karen Nash
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Some existing treatments used in slightly newer ways and some new treatments on the horizon can help children suffering from acne.

Mar 1, 2008 By:
John Jesitus
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A new acne drug, Atralin, works comparably to tretinoin alternatives, but offers better tolerability due to formulation including hyaluronic acid, collagen and glycerin, according to a 12-week, multi-site, blinded, randomized study.

Appropriate combo regimen boosts efficacy, minimizes side effects Feb 1, 2008 By:
John Jesitus
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Effective combination therapy for acne requires addressing all four of this condition's causes while avoiding bothersome side effects and minimizing antibiotic resistance, according to an expert.
