Acne Treatment, Afghanistan

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Acne Treatment, Afghanistan @beauty_af: Acne, pimple, zit, and oily skin treatment, prevention clinic, Afghanistan. With Beauty SG & Shim Clinic skin care products and Neostrata® chemical peels. Definitions, references, and latest news.

Description

Acne is a disorder of the skin with eruption of papules or pustules.

Acne treatment offering the best results involve inhibiting sebum and keratin production, limiting bacterial growth, and encouraging the shedding of skin cells to unclog pores.

Methods of treating acne:

Limit bacterial growth

• Beauty SG Cleanser for Normal to Oily skin
• Beauty SG Toner for Normal to Oily skin

• Beauty SG Day Rejuvenate Cream
• Beauty SG Day Rejuvenate Strong Cream
• Beauty SG Day Treatment Brown Cream
• Beauty SG Scrub
• Neostrata® glycolic acid chemical face peel available at Shim Clinic

• Night Treatment Cream Rx available at Shim Clinic
• Isotretinoin (Roaccutane®, Nimegen®, Oratane®, Acnotin®) available at Shim Clinic
• Anti-androgen Diane-35® (for females only) available at Shim Clinic

References

• Acne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
• Acne: Definition from Answers.com

Isotretinoin: Acne fulminans in a patient with acne vulgaris: case report
Thu, 17 May 2012 12:23:59 +0100 | Reactions
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Nodular scleroderma presenting as multiple spontaneous keloidal scars
Wed, 16 May 2012 08:07:36 +0100 | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
To the Editor: A 13-year-old African American girl presented with a history of several keloidal scars arising in areas of previously normal-appearing skin involving the face, neck, trunk, and lower and upper extremities. History of trauma, piercings, or acne was negative. The lesions arose spontaneously 23 months earlier, and were initially pruritic but currently asymptomatic. She was evaluated a few months before presentation by a rheumatologist who suspected a connective tissue disease based on a laboratory workup, started hydroxychloroquine sulfate, but did not diagnose scleroderma. Her medical history was significant for Raynaud phenomenon, positive antinuclear antibody titer of 1:1280 in a nucleolar pattern, negative antitopoisomerase I antibodies (anti-scleroderma 70 antibody), and a...

Reply
Wed, 16 May 2012 08:07:35 +0100 | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
To the Editor: We thank Dr Reddy et al for their comments and for suggesting a wider review of current evidence for the use of fractional lasers in the treatment of scars. The focus of our CME series was on the molecular pathobiology of hypertrophic and keloid scarring and on strategies to avoid or treat such scarring after dermatologic procedures, as conveyed by the titles of each part. We had therefore not evaluated treatments for atrophic scars nor those after burns or acne. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology)

Subject index
Wed, 16 May 2012 08:07:35 +0100 | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Acne Prospective randomized controlled clinical and histopathological study of acne vulgaris treated with dual mode of quasi-long pulse and Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser assisted with a topically applied carbon suspension (Jung et al). 2012;66:626-33 (Derm. surgery) (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology)

Adolescent boys' grooming product use and perceived health risks: An exploration of parental influence
Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 +0100 | Health Education Journal
Conclusion: Parental influence is either directed toward encouraging or discouraging product use, rather than educating adolescents on the healthfulness of these products. (Source: Health Education Journal)

Update on topical antibiotics in dermatology
Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 +0100 | Dermatologic Therapy
ABSTRACTTopical antibiotics are used for various purposes in dermatology. Some of the most common uses include treatment of acne, treatment and prevention of wound infection(s), impetigo or impetiginized dermatitis, and staphylococcal nasal carrier state. It is important for the dermatologist to be familiar with the spectrum of activity, the mechanism of action, and the variables that may interfere with the antibiotic of choice. The following discussion will review an update on topical antibiotic use in acne, wound care, impetigo, and in staphylococcal nasal carriers. (Source: Dermatologic Therapy)

New antibiotic therapies for acne and rosacea
Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 +0100 | Dermatologic Therapy
ABSTRACTAcne and rosacea compromise a substantial portion of the dermatology clinical practice. Over the past century, many treatment modalities have been introduced with antibiotics playing a major role. Today, both oral and topical antibiotics are used in the management of acne and rosacea, with several novel formulations and/or combination regimens recently introduced. The latest studies suggest anti�inflammatory actions to be the most likely mechanism of antibiotics in acne and rosacea, shifting the focus to subantimicrobial�dose oral antibiotics and/or topical antibiotic regimens as the preferred first�line agents. Here we will discuss the most recent oral and topical antibiotic therapies available for treatment of acne and rosacea, with special focus on efficacy data, indicatio...

Antibiotic overuse and resistance in dermatology
Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 +0100 | Dermatologic Therapy
ABSTRACTAntibiotics have a significant role in dermatology, treating a wide range of diseases, including acne, rosacea, inflammatory skin conditions and skin structure infections, such as cellulitis, folliculitis, carbuncles, and furuncles. Because of their consistent use, utility, and availability, antibiotics are susceptible to overuse within the medical practice, and, specific to this discussion, in the dermatologic setting. The issue of continuously increasing risk of antibiotic resistance remains an important concern to the dermatologist. The scope of this review will be to provide an overview of the common antibiotics used in the dermatologic setting with an emphasis on identifying areas of overuse, reported bacterial resistance, and discussion of clinical management aimed at decreas...

Photodynamic therapy with intralesional 5�aminolevulinic acid and intense pulsed light versus intense pulsed light alone in the treatment of acne vulgaris: a comparative study
Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 +0100 | Dermatologic Therapy
This study was carried on 30 patients with nodulocystic and inflammatory AV on the face and back. The right side of the body was treated with IL�ALA plus IPL, while the left side was treated with IPL alone. All patients experienced a reduction in number of acne lesions on both sides of the body, but the reduction was significantly more in PDT side than IPL only side. Recurrence of the lesions was significantly more likely in the IPL only side. There was no statistically significant difference between the face and back lesions in drug side effects and recurrence of the lesions. We concluded that photodynamic therapy in this cohort is effective in the treatment of AV when combined with IL�ALA. It gives superior results compared with IPL alone with minimal and tolerable side effects and l...