Evaluation of Acne Quality of Life and Clinical Severity in Acne Female Adults
Acne is a common disease especially among teenagers. It has a considerable psychological impact on affected individuals. The aim of this paper was to assess if the effect of acne on acne-related quality of life is correlated to acne clinical severity ...
Amal Kokandi
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Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of chitosan-alginate nanoparticles: a targeted therapy for cutaneous pathogens. [PDF]
Advances in nanotechnology have demonstrated potential application of nanoparticles (NPs) for effective and targeted drug delivery. Here we investigated the antimicrobial and immunological properties and the feasibility of using NPs to deliver ...
Blecher-Paz, Karin +10 more
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Recent advances in understanding Propionibacterium acnes (Cutibacterium acnes) in acne [PDF]
The skin commensal Propionibacterium acnes, recently renamed Cutibacterium acnes, along with the other major pathophysiological factors of increased seborrhea, hyperkeratinization of the pilosebaceous unit, and inflammation, has long been implicated in the pathogenesis of acne.
Eftychia Platsidaki, Clio Dessinioti
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A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of the Recurrence of Autoimmune Encephalitis
ABSTRACT Objective Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a disease with a potential for recurrence, and patients receive immunotherapy to prevent it. However, there is no consensus on the duration of immunotherapy. This study aimed to determine the recurrence rate and identify the risk factors for AE to provide guidance on the duration of immunotherapy ...
Shangkai Bai +5 more
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Two women, aged 27 and 45 years, presented to the Dermatology Outpatient Clinic with acne vulgaris. Both had nodular acne in a similar distribution over the cheeks, chin, and perioral areas (Fig. 1). Each had a history of acne vulgaris as a teenager. Both were healthcare assistants working in the Singapore General Hospital throughout the severe acute ...
Kian Teo, Tan, Malcolm W, Greaves
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Epidermal Patch Technologies for Integrated Healthcare and Infection Management
Epidermal patches have evolved from simple wound coverings into multifunctional, skin‐conformable platforms integrating drug delivery, biosensing, and therapeutic functionalities. This review highlights their material innovations, fabrication strategies, and intelligent designs, including hydrogels, microneedles, and flexible electronics, while ...
Yuqi Wang +7 more
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Advances in the study of the association between IL-17 and acne
Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease involving the sebaceous unit of hair follicles, with a complex pathogenesis. Currently, it is believed that the pathogenesis of acne is related to androgen levels, excessive sebum secretion, hyperkeratosis of hair ...
Yixue DUAN +4 more
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Nutritional factors associated with acne vulgaris [PDF]
Acne Vulgaris is a common dermatological condition defined as a chronic inflammatory dermatosis of the pilosebaceous unit that affects more than 17 million Americans.^1 Although it is not considered a dangerous condition, it may drastically impair ...
Patton, Elaura Elizabeth
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Erythema nodosum induced by oral isotretinoin in a patient with condylomata acuminata [PDF]
Erythema nodosum (EN) is a form of septal panniculitis, which is believed to represent a delayed hypersensitivity reaction activated by infectious agents, drugs, granulomatous and autoimmune diseases, pregnancy, and malignancies.
Badavanis, George +4 more
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Maternal pre-pregnancy obesity and timing of puberty in sons and daughters: a population-based cohort study. [PDF]
BackgroundIn many countries, an increased prevalence of obesity in pregnancy has coincided with a declining pubertal age. We aimed to explore the potential effect of maternal pre-pregnancy overweight and obesity on timing of puberty in sons and daughters.
Arah, Onyebuchi A +7 more
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