http://www.medindia.net/healthnews/acne-news.asp Medindia largest health website in india. en-us Copyright 2013. All Rights Reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 20:09:46 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/eu-agency-says-acne-pill-benefits-outweigh-blood-clot-risk-119038-1.htm The benefits of acne drug Diane-35, also widely used as a contraceptive, outweigh the risk of developing blood clots in the veins, said Europe's medicines watchdog. The clot risk was "low", said a European Medicines Agency (EMA) ruling on a French-initiated review of the drug's safety. But it stressed Diane-35 and its generics should only be used when alternative acne treatments had failed and said measures must be taken to minimise the blood clot risk. "These medicines should ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/eu-agency-says-acne-pill-benefits-outweigh-blood-clot-risk-119038-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/fight-acne-at-home-119019-1.htm Natural face packs made of fruits and herbs can help in getting rid of acne. Chandrika Mahendra, senior research scientist, R (and) D, The Himalaya Drug Company, shares few home remedies for treating acne. Aloe Vera-turmeric pack: Aloe vera is rich in enzymes, polysaccharides and nutrients that exhibit antibacterial and antifungal action. Aloe Vera acts as a natural barrier against toxins, and nourishes and softens the skin and maintains its natural moisture balance. Turmeric is an excellent exfoliating agent....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/fight-acne-at-home-119019-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/acne-treating-drug-zanatane-launched-in-us-market-by-dr-reddys-laboratories-116568-1.htm ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/acne-treating-drug-zanatane-launched-in-us-market-by-dr-reddys-laboratories-116568-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/what-exactly-causes-acne-identified-115161-1.htm Researchers at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have managed to identify what exactly causes acne, leading to hopes that a new treatment can be developed in future that can put an end to many a sleepless nights among teens. The UCLA researchers conducted a joint study with researchers at Washington University in St Louis and the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute and found that all the people carry two strains of acne causing bacteria on their skin and the increased levels of ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/what-exactly-causes-acne-identified-115161-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/effective-treatment-for-vitiligo-skin-disorder-identified-115009-1.htm A new genetically modified protein developed by scientists reverses the skin disorder vitiligo in mice. The modified protein is potentially the first effective treatment for vitiligo, which causes unsightly white patches on the face, hands and other parts of the body. Loyola University Chicago has submitted a patent application for the protein, and researchers are seeking regulatory approval and funding for a clinical trial in humans. I. Caroline Le Poole, PhD, and colleagues describe ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/effective-treatment-for-vitiligo-skin-disorder-identified-115009-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/study-explores-link-between-diet-and-acne-114598-1.htm In a recent study it was found that high glycemic index diet and dairy products was associated with the development of acne. More than 17 million Americans suffer from acne, mostly during their adolescent and young adult years. Acne influences quality of life, including social withdrawal, anxiety, and depression, making treatment essential. Since the late 1800s, research has linked diet to this common disease, identifying chocolate, sugar, and fat as particular culprits, but beginning ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/study-explores-link-between-diet-and-acne-114598-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/france-suspends-acne-drug-113643-1.htm ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/france-suspends-acne-drug-113643-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/acne-treatments-become-more-difficult-due-to-antibiotic-resistance-108275-1.htm Propionibacterium acnes, also known as P acnes, have developed resistance to antibiotics that would usually help in diminishing their numbers and considerably reducing the occurrence of acne, researchers say. With the boom in the cosmetic industry, particularly for anti-acne products that claim to work within a week or so, P. acnes has turned, not so surprisingly, immune to the antibiotics and has posed challenges for the production of new products for the resistant species. bThe minute menace:/b P....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/acne-treatments-become-more-difficult-due-to-antibiotic-resistance-108275-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-virus-could-treat-acne-107511-1.htm A harmless virus living on our skin could help fight acne. The Sept. 25 online edition of the American Society for Microbiology''s imBio/i publishes the findings by scientists at UCLA and the University of Pittsburgh. "Acne affects millions of people, yet we have few treatments that are both safe and effective," said principal investigator Dr. Robert Modlin, chief of dermatology and professor of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/skin-virus-could-treat-acne-107511-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/acne-drug-users-at-high-risk-of-developing-eye-infections-101771-1.htm Teenagers who take popular medications like Accutane or Roaccutane to treat acne are at increased risk of developing eye infections such as conjunctivitis (pink eye) or sties, warn researchers. Clinicians have long theorized a connection between acne and eye infections, but there was little available statistical research on the subject, according to Dr. Gabriel Chodick of TAU's School of Public Health at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine. "Acne itself can increase the risk of ocular diseases....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/acne-drug-users-at-high-risk-of-developing-eye-infections-101771-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/natural-cure-to-acne-99391-1.htm Thyme (medicinal herb) could be more effective at treating skin acne than prescription creams, shows research. Further clinical testing could lead to an effective, gentler treatment for the skin condition. Researchers from Leeds Metropolitan University tested the effect of thyme, marigold and myrrh tinctures on Propionibacterium acnes - the bacterium that causes acne by infecting skin pores and forming spots, which range from white heads through to puss-filled cysts. The group found that ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/natural-cure-to-acne-99391-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/laser-treatment-improves-color-and-texture-of-acne-scars-98585-1.htm bWorried about the scars your acne has left on your face? Here is some good news: acne scars can be improved with respect to color and texture using laser treatment, according to a recently published review article/b. Acne scars may vary in terms of color. Red-colored acne scars appear due to dilated small blood vessels just below the skin. Brown scars are due to excessive pigmentation whereas white scars are due to lack of pigmentation. Treatment with laser therapy varies according to the color of the scar....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/laser-treatment-improves-color-and-texture-of-acne-scars-98585-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/baby-with-rare-skin-disorder-born-in-bhopal-97618-1.htm A hospital in Bhopal has reported the birth of a baby with a rare inherited skin disorder. The baby is born in a collodion membrane, a shiny waxy outer layer over the skin that resembles a plastic wrap. The disorder, lamellar ichthyosis, affects around one in 600,000 people, doctors said Friday. The baby was born at JP Hospital here Wednesday. "The first such baby had born in 1892, and till now only 400 cases of collodion babies are recorded in the world," said Prabhakar Tiwari of JP Hospital....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/baby-with-rare-skin-disorder-born-in-bhopal-97618-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/There-is-a-Link-Between-Overweight-and-Acne-in-Teen-Girls-96524-1.htm Most teens cannot get past this stage without having acne, yet a new survey has pointed out that overweight girls in their late teens carry double the risk than their normal -weight counterparts to suffer from acne during these tumultuous years. A recent survey of Norwegian teenagers has seen a connection between obesity and acne. During the study, researchers took into account other factors like diet, smoking, and mental distress. The finding revealed that obese girls carried a double risk of suffering from acne....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/There-is-a-Link-Between-Overweight-and-Acne-in-Teen-Girls-96524-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Stress-in-Workplace-Could-Cause-Painful-Acne-In-Women-Beyond-25-93988-1.htm Stress could be a leading factor in developing unsightly and painful acne in working women even if they never had spots as teenagers. Stress makes the adrenal glands release male hormones, which trigger more oil production, blocking pores, and with 66 percent of UK mothers working, it has led to a new generation of women battling pimples. Researchers from the Nantes University Hospital in France also reported that adult acne takes a different form as compared to teenage spots, although the reasons are not yet completely understood....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Stress-in-Workplace-Could-Cause-Painful-Acne-In-Women-Beyond-25-93988-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Oral-Antibiotics-for-Acne-Linked-to-Increased-Incidence-of-Sore-Throat-93746-1.htm A new study published in the Archives of Dermatology suggests a link between acne medication and sore throats and said that those who took oral antibiotics for the skin condition were more likely to suffer from sore throats. The researchers admitted that they were not sure why oral antibiotics increased the risk of sore throats, but suggested that the medications may change the balance of bacteria in the throat, leading to the infection-causing strains to multiply. Lead researcher Dr David Margolis, ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Oral-Antibiotics-for-Acne-Linked-to-Increased-Incidence-of-Sore-Throat-93746-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Newer-Fixed-dose-Combinations-in-the-Treatment-of-Acne-92940-1.htm bPatients with acne have a reason to smile - new combinations of medicines for local use have been found to be effective./b Treatment of acne is directed towards its cause. Acne occurs due to the following reasons: b./b Increased activity of the sebaceous or oil glands b./b Blockage of the pores due to increased cellular proliferation, resulting in the formation of comedone or blackhead b./b Growth of a bacterium called P. acnes within the hair ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Newer-Fixed-dose-Combinations-in-the-Treatment-of-Acne-92940-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Internet-based-Communication-Helps-Improve-Teens-Acne-92757-1.htm In a recent study it was found that tech-savvy teens with acne used their topical acne medication more frequently when they took part in a web-based survey. "Dermatologists have a number of effective topical agents for acne treatment, but patients often do not use their medications as prescribed," said Steve Feldman, M.D., Ph.D, lead author of the study. "Medication use by teens tends to increase around the time of office visits, but this isn't helpful." The study is published in ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Internet-based-Communication-Helps-Improve-Teens-Acne-92757-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Treatments-How-Effective-are-They-89872-1.htm Acne is a common problem amongst many teenagers, prompting them to test various treatments to get rid of them. Most victims even resort to expensive treatments in a bid to enjoy a clear skin. Some of them make drastic lifestyle changes to check if this would reduce the incidence of acne. A recent report has warned that acne cures may not be as effective as thought to be. Further, experts from the University of Nottingham have said there is not much proof to show that costly treatments are more effective than the cheaper ones....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Treatments-How-Effective-are-They-89872-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Antibiotic-Used-for-Acne-Cuts-Catheter-Infections-in-Dialysis-Patients-89412-1.htm A medication which is used to treat acne may help ward off serious bacterial infections in kidney patients undergoing dialysis, new research finds. But if antibiotics are used too often, "super bugs" may crop up that are resistant to the drugs. A new randomized controlled clinical trial has shown that using an antibiotic that is not usually used to treat other serious infections may be a safe way to prevent bacterial infections in dialysis patients. The study, which included approximately 200 ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Antibiotic-Used-for-Acne-Cuts-Catheter-Infections-in-Dialysis-Patients-89412-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Get-Rid-of-Acne-With-a-Low-carb-Diet-88963-1.htm Reducing carbohydrate in your diet not only keeps your tummy flat, but may also improve acne, according to a report. WebMD News reported that low-carb eating could help clear up acne by controlling glucose levels, which can promote a healthier complexion. People with acne may have what is called hyperinsulinemia, which is characterized by excess levels of insulin in the blood. "Foods that are low in the glycemic index (GI) may contribute to the hormonal control of acne," the Independent quoted Alan R....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Get-Rid-of-Acne-With-a-Low-carb-Diet-88963-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Skin-Problems-can-be-Identified-With-DermoMap-IOS-App-85972-1.htm DermoMap, is the latest iPhone/iPad dermatology application which helps in recognizing skin conditions. This application provides multiple hi-def photos for each disease with detailed explanations. The format is user- friendly and simple to understand. Therefore, even lay people can get a grasp of it. DermoMap which is now available in English and Spanish, is an interactive tool and helps general practitioners and nurses make a diagnosis. Medical students can also benefit from this tool. The information available is updated periodically....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Skin-Problems-can-be-Identified-With-DermoMap-IOS-App-85972-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Medgadget-to-Treat-Acne-Aclera-Acne-Clearing-System-81402-1.htm Aclera acne clearing system has been released by Palomar Medical Technologies. This product uses broad band light and suction to treat the acne and has been approved by the FDA. Aclera acne clearing system can be used for all skin types to treat mild to moderate inflammatory acne (acne vulgaris), comedonal acne and pustular acne. With the help of this system skin practitioners can treat the entire face in less than 15-minutes. The acne clearing system provides deep cleansing ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Medgadget-to-Treat-Acne-Aclera-Acne-Clearing-System-81402-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Bug-can-Cause-Infections-79412-1.htm A recent study has revealed that P.acnes which is already present within the body may be the cause of infections. The researchers insisted that people diagnosed incorrectly may go on to develop complications of their infection if the wrong bug is the target for treatment, so it is important that infection with P.acnes not be ignored. "It is important to recognise that this organism has the ability to grow slowly inside our body cells as well as on the surface of medical devices in the body," said Professor Peter Lambert, expert in P....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Bug-can-Cause-Infections-79412-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Severe-Acne-Doubles-Risk-of-Contemplating-Suicide-in-Teens-74120-1.htm Teenage girls with severe acne are twice as likely to think about committing suicide, and boys three times as likely, compared with counterparts with clear skin, a study published on Thursday says. The investigation, based on a questionnaire among 3,775 Norwegian youngsters aged 18-19, gives statistical evidence to back anecdotes about the toll that acne inflicts on mental health. Fourteen percent of the respondents rated their acne as substantial. In addition to "suicidal ideation" ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Severe-Acne-Doubles-Risk-of-Contemplating-Suicide-in-Teens-74120-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Seaweed-Extract-Could-Help-Fight-Acne-Woes-in-Teens-73549-1.htm Acne is probably the worst part of turning into a teenager for many, but now studies show that seaweed extract could solve this spotty problem. An active ingredient from a type of brown seaweed could be the solution to spots and oily skin. Found off the coast of Brittany, the extract was found to be significantly more effective than a dummy face wash, scrub or gel, claimed the manufacturer behind the OXY range, Mentholatum. It cut the number of spots and problems areas as well as curbing ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Seaweed-Extract-Could-Help-Fight-Acne-Woes-in-Teens-73549-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Face-Cream-Made-from-Breast-Milk-Cononut-Oil-Cures-Acne-67841-1.htm A face cream made from breast milk and coconut oil could cure acne, a new study claims. A natural product found in both coconut oil and human breast milk - lauric acid - may offer treatment for acne, says a scientist. The bioengineering graduate student from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering developed a "smart delivery system" - published in the journal ACS Nano in March - capable of delivering lauric-acid-filled nano-scale bombs directly to skin-dwelling bacteria ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Face-Cream-Made-from-Breast-Milk-Cononut-Oil-Cures-Acne-67841-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Nano-Bombs-Filled-With-Lauric-Acid-To-Fight-Acne-67759-1.htm A new acne treatment now - nano bombs filled with lauric acid, a US bioengineering graduate studenthas shown. The acid is found in coconut oil and also in human breast milk. The student from from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering developed a "smart delivery system" capable of delivering lauric-acid-filled nano-scale bombs directly to skin-dwelling bacteria (IPropionibacterium acnes/I) that cause common acne. The findings have been published in the journal IACS Nano/Iin March....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Nano-Bombs-Filled-With-Lauric-Acid-To-Fight-Acne-67759-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/HIV-Breakout-can-be-Prevented-by-Acne-Drug-66672-1.htm Johns Hopkins researchers have revealed that a cheap acne drug targets infected immune cells in which HIV lies dormant and prevents them from reactivating and replicating. The drug, minocycline, likely will improve on the current treatment regimens of HIV-infected patients if used in combination with a standard drug cocktail known as HAART (Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy), according to research published now online and appearing in print April 15 in The Journal of Infectious Diseases. ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/HIV-Breakout-can-be-Prevented-by-Acne-Drug-66672-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Patients-can-Control-Acne-and-Rosacea-Through-Good-Skin-Care-65948-1.htm With proper diagnosis, treatment and a healthy dose of good, old-fashioned skin care, acne and rosacea can be less of a nuisance for patients, dermatologists have said. Speaking today at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), dermatologist Jenny J. Kim, MD, PhD, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology at the University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles, discussed the latest treatments for acne and rosacea and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Patients-can-Control-Acne-and-Rosacea-Through-Good-Skin-Care-65948-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/A-New-Cure-for-Acne-Via-an-Iphone-64877-1.htm A new iPhone application can potentially cure acne, says its developer. Skin doctor Dr Greg Pearson claims that the revolutionary app can improve people's skin A new iPhone application can potentially cure acne, says its developer. by shining a special light on to the owner's face while they chat on the phone, reports The Sun. The light kills off bacteria and promotes collagen growth, claims the medic. Dr Pearson said: "This would have to go through a lot more clinical ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/A-New-Cure-for-Acne-Via-an-Iphone-64877-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Diet-and-Mental-Problems-Cause-Acne-in-Teens-Study-58143-1.htm High intake of chocolate and chips along with mental health issues is linked to the development of zits, pimples, bumps and blemishes in young people, says a Norwegian study. Researcher Jon Anders Halvorsen, University of Oslo, along with co-authors from Lhasa (Tibet) and Boston (US) looked into the possible causes of the common skin condition affecting millions of adolescents. The team investigated the links between acne, diet and mental health issues in both males and females. The ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Diet-and-Mental-Problems-Cause-Acne-in-Teens-Study-58143-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-May-be-Treated-Effectively-by-Hormonal-Therapies-55787-1.htm Hormonal therapies can help some women fight acne that occurs in adulthood, say leading dermatologists. At the American Academy of Dermatology's Summer Academy Meeting 2009 in Boston, dermatologist Bethanee J. Schlosser, MD, PhD, FAAD, assistant professor of dermatology and director of the Women's Skin Health Program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, discussed the most widely used hormonal therapies available for women with acne and the best candidates for this type of treatment....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-May-be-Treated-Effectively-by-Hormonal-Therapies-55787-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/After-Acne-Its-Psoriasis-That-Haunts-Cameron-Diaz-53600-1.htm After battling acne for years, Cameron Diaz has yet another skin condition to deal with. The movie beauty has a nasty case of psoriasis just below her right elbow - and the itch is known as 'heartbreak' by skin doctors, because it doesn't clear easily and can come back. Psoriasis is a pesky form of non-contagious inflammation. Diaz dared to bare her arms as she unveiled her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday and onlookers could clearly make out the mark on the actress' sleeve....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/After-Acne-Its-Psoriasis-That-Haunts-Cameron-Diaz-53600-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Care-Chocolate-Bars-To-Hit-Markets-Soon-51652-1.htm If acne has crippled your social life, researchers say that your worst enemy may just become your best friend - chocolate! Acne Care chocolate bars are said to deliver antioxidants and micro-nutrients that help clear the skin. Makers of the revolutionary new chocolate, which is set to hit Australian shelves, claim that pimple-plagued sufferers will experience dramatic results within just two weeks of eating the chocolate. Developed by US-based Frutels, the chocolate-coated treatment ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Care-Chocolate-Bars-To-Hit-Markets-Soon-51652-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Techniques-for-Acne-Treatment-Emerging-49920-1.htm New techniques are emerging for acne treatment, and they seem to ensure better outcome for the sufferers. Professor Harryono Judodihardjo, medical director of the Cellite Clinic in Cardiff, Wales cites treatments such as fractional C02 lasering and says they also mean less discomfort and downtime as well. Modern techniques have come a long way in terms of creating a satisfactory outcome for patients - one that enables them to face the world with renewed self-confidence, he believes. Despite the ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Techniques-for-Acne-Treatment-Emerging-49920-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Laser-Technology-Used-In-Conjunction-With-Topical-Therapy-Cures-Acne-Completely-48421-1.htm Researchers have found a combination of laser therapy to safely and effectively treat one of the most common skin conditions that plagues teenagers and adults alike-acne. Dermatologist Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, MD, PhD, FAAD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn., demonstrated how photodynamic therapy combined with a long-pulse, pulsed-dye laser and topical 5-aminolevulinic acid provides long-lasting clearance of acne lesions....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Laser-Technology-Used-In-Conjunction-With-Topical-Therapy-Cures-Acne-Completely-48421-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Unsupervised-Treatment-for-Acne-Leads-to-Death-of-14-year-old-Welsh-Boy-47978-1.htm Unsupervised treatment for acne has led to the death of a 14-year-old Welsh boy. Shaun Jones, a strapping 6 ft rugby player died barely 12 hours after consuming some tablets suggested by a pharmacy salesman. He was unhappy with some spots on his back and shoulders an consulted a doctor. It was only mild acne and given a prescription. Unfortunately for him that drug was out of stock, but the pharmacist had spoken to the doctor and he could take some alternative medicine. Shaun Jones' mother told ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Unsupervised-Treatment-for-Acne-Leads-to-Death-of-14-year-old-Welsh-Boy-47978-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Skin-Disorder-Related-To-Playing-Excessive-Video-Games-47964-1.htm UK skin specialists have warned that excessive use of video game consoles can lead to a skin disorder. Describing this condition in the British Journal of Dermatology, the researchers have revealed that a 12-year-old girl had to attend a Swiss hospital recently after having intensely painful sores on the palms of her hands. They say that the little girl, who was a regular user of a games console, recovered fully after 10 days of abstinence. The report further reveals that upon examining ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Skin-Disorder-Related-To-Playing-Excessive-Video-Games-47964-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Cream-Comprising-Acne-Drug-Did-Not-Cause-Deaths-46582-1.htm Even though clinical trials were stopped following the likelihood of death among patients using a cream that contained a commonly used acne drug called tretinoin,evidence showed that this therapy was not responsible for the deaths. "The potential of retinoid compounds to prevent cutaneous malignant lesions (skin cancers) has been of considerable interest, and some are effective for this purpose," the authors write as background information in the research article, published in the Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Cream-Comprising-Acne-Drug-Did-Not-Cause-Deaths-46582-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Cure-for-Cambodian-Women-Comes-from-Condom-Lubricant-41165-1.htm Local media in Cambodia is reporting that a condom lubricant designed for sex workers and gay men has become a popular acne cure among females in the country. Number One Plus, a water-based lubricant produced by health organisation Population Services International (PSI), is an excellent cure for acne, 29-year-old vendor Tep Kemyoeurn told AFP. "After I used it for three days, all of my acne dried up and went away," she said. "Many people believe in it," she added. Khen Vanny, 29, from ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Cure-for-Cambodian-Women-Comes-from-Condom-Lubricant-41165-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Drug-Roaccutane-Could-Lead-to-More-Abortions-41029-1.htm Using the controversial acne drug Roaccutane could lead to more abortions, according to specialists. Roaccutane is used for the treatment of severe, persistent acne, but it has made headlines in recent years for its unproven links with depression and suicide. According to dermatologists, a move by health authorities to allow GPs to prescribe the heavy-duty medication will push up prescription rates and endanger patients. Dr Stephen Shumack, secretary of the Australasian College of Dermatologists ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Drug-Roaccutane-Could-Lead-to-More-Abortions-41029-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Appears-to-Be-Taboo-for-American-Teens-40848-1.htm A new study shows that US teens are willing to spend nearly 275 dollars to have never have acne, and even more to be acne-free than to have 50 percent clearance of their acne or to have clear skin with acne scars. According to the authors, acne has been associated with anxiety, depression, embarrassment and social dysfunction. "Reducing the psychosocial impact of acne is considered one of the guiding principles for its clinical management and it is important to measure and evaluate this impact," the authors write....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Appears-to-Be-Taboo-for-American-Teens-40848-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Drug-Could-Cause-Depression-35378-1.htm Developing acne at a very early age could prove a devastating experience, but could be fought back. Compounding the problem is that a key drug taken to treat it, Roche's roaccutane could add to one's depression. In some cases, it could trigger suicidal tendencies. While no causal link had been established between the drug and either depression or suicide, it is constantly monitored, experts say. Data gathered by the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency show 27 young people have ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Drug-Could-Cause-Depression-35378-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Offers-Insight-into-Mechanism-of-the-Acne-Drug-Isotretinoin-33993-1.htm The most potent drug available for the treatment of acne is 13-cis retinoic acid (13-cis RA; also known as isotretinoin); however, little is known about the mechanism by which it acts. Insight into the mechanisms by which 13-cis RA combats acne has now been provided by Diane Thiboutot and colleagues, from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, who analyzed skin biopsies from patients with acne before and after 1 week of treatment with 13-cis RA. The authors suggested these data ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Offers-Insight-into-Mechanism-of-the-Acne-Drug-Isotretinoin-33993-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Social-Anxiety-Prevents-Acne-Patients-from-Participating-in-Sports-Exercise-33952-1.htm Acne patients who are highly anxious about their skin condition say they are less likely to participate in sport or exercise, according to new research at the University of Bath. The study, published in the Journal of Health Psychology, involved 50 young to middle-aged adults recruited from a national acne support group. As well as saying that they were less likely to participate in sport or exercise, acne sufferers who perceived their skin to be negatively evaluated by others also experienced lower self-esteem and a poorer quality of life....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Social-Anxiety-Prevents-Acne-Patients-from-Participating-in-Sports-Exercise-33952-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Knightley-Wears-Make-Up-to-Hide-Acne-on-Her-Face-30815-1.htm Keira Knightley is not as porcelain skinned as she appears on-screen, for the actress has revealed that she suffers from acne. The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star has admitted that her skin is not as good as it appears in the films and that she requires a lot of make up to hide her spots. "My film career has boosted my self-esteem. I'm self-conscious and I've always tried to dress down. I don't even like wearing make-up but I have to because of my acne, Contactmusic quoted Knightley, as saying....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Knightley-Wears-Make-Up-to-Hide-Acne-on-Her-Face-30815-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Lymphoma-Drug-Targeting-Skin-Disorder-Diseases-Efficiently-30692-1.htm A new study has revealed that rituximab, a drug used to treat lymphoma, is now being used by dermatologists to treat various dangerous skin diseases. The drug rituximab, which was originally developed as the standard therapy in treating aggressive lymphomas, is showing increased non-cancer use. Researchers reviewed the off-label uses of rituximab in dermatology and found that it successfully treated patients with various kinds of blistering skin disease, including pemphigus vulgaris, dermatomyositis, and paraneoplastic pemphigus....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Lymphoma-Drug-Targeting-Skin-Disorder-Diseases-Efficiently-30692-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Adult-Women-More-Prone-to-Acne-Than-Men-28212-1.htm A new study has revealed that women are more prone to acne than men across age groups 20 years and older. Dermatologist Julie C. Harper, MD, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Ala., and her colleagues at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine found that a significant proportion of adults continue to be plagued by acne well beyond the teenage years, especially women. The research team surveyed a random sample of men and ...]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Adult-Women-More-Prone-to-Acne-Than-Men-28212-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Plagues-Keira-Knightleys-Fears-26733-1.htm Even glamorous, sensational stars of Hollywood are not exempted from beauty snags.The beautiful Keira Knightley's admits that she's often plagued by self-consciousness because of her acne. In a recent interview, the 22-year-old admitted that she is often has a tendency to develop the odd spots and can feel awkward having her photograph taken. "I look in the mirror and go, 'Oh no! More spots, more acne!' And I'm not comfortable being photographed when I'm being myself," the Mirror quoted her, as saying....]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Acne-Plagues-Keira-Knightleys-Fears-26733-1.htm