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The newest skincare and haircare papers from PubMed, linked to the ingredients we decode. Summaries are the authors' own abstracts — we excerpt, attribute, and link out to the source.
47 papers under Acne
Efficacy and Safety of a Dual-Wavelength 589/1319 nm Laser for the Treatment of Acne Erythema: A Split-Face Randomized Controlled Trial.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026
BACKGROUND: The 589/1319 nm solid-state dual-wavelength (SSDW) laser, which targets cutaneous vasculature, may be an effective treatment for acne erythema (AE). OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy and safety of the 589/1319 nm SSDW laser with topical soothing Aloe vera (AV) gel for the treatment of AE. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Thirty patients with bilateral AE were enrolled. One facial side… Read on PubMed →
Anti-quorum-sensing activity of Plectranthus aliciae in multispecies Cutibacterium acnes-Staphylococcus epidermidis systems.
Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology · 2026
BACKGROUND: Quorum sensing (QS) is a bacterial communication process mediated by the production, release, and detection of autoinducers, regulating gene expression linked to virulence and biofilm formation. Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis exhibit opportunistic pathogenic behavior on the skin, complicating treatment strategies for inflammatory skin conditions such as acne… Read on PubMed →
Multifunctional Hyaluronic Acid Releasing Hydrogel Film With Nano/Micro Wrinkles: Thin Acne Patch for Localized Therapeutics.
Macromolecular bioscience · 2026
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is effective in reducing skin inflammation and sebum production in acne vulgaris. Localized treatment with HA involves rapid dissolving microneedle-based formulations to penetrate and release active ingredients. These causes discomfort and secondary wounds, which eventually aggravate inflammatory responses, thereby increasing the risk of scaring and pathogenesis. This study… Read on PubMed →
Acne Laser Devices in Dermatology.
Dermatologic clinics · 2026
Laser and energy-based devices play an expanding role in acne management by targeting sebaceous hyperactivity, vascular inflammation, and microbial colonization. While light-based systems provide modest benefit in mild disease, thermal near-infrared lasers offer indirect sebaceous suppression. Lipid-selective 1726 nm technology represents a biologically aligned advancement with promising clinical… Read on PubMed →
Comparative efficacy, recovery, and pigmentary safety of radiofrequency microneedling and fractional carbon dioxide laser for facial atrophic acne scars: a prospective randomized split-face trial.
The Journal of dermatological treatment · 2026
OBJECTIVE: To compare efficacy, recovery, pigmentary safety, and patient-reported outcomes of radiofrequency microneedling (RFMN) and fractional carbon dioxide laser (FCO2) for facial atrophic acne scars. METHODS: In this prospective, randomized, split-face, evaluator-blinded exploratory trial, 33 patients were enrolled, and 30 completed the study. Each facial side was assigned to RFMN or FCO2… Read on PubMed →
Icariin Regulates Acne Pathophysiology and Extracellular Matrix Protein Synthesis: Implications for Acne Vulgaris and Atrophic Acne Scar Management.
Experimental dermatology · 2026
Icariin, the principal active compound of Epimedium species used in traditional East Asian medicine, exhibits anti-inflammatory and lipid-regulating effects. However, its effects on human sebocytes and dermal fibroblasts, which could be implicated in the management of acne and atrophic scarring, remain unexplored. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of icariin on human sebocytes… Read on PubMed →
Severe cutaneous adverse reactions associated with systemic antibiotics in acne vulgaris: a systematic review.
The Journal of dermatological treatment · 2026
BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris (AV) is an inflammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous unit commonly managed with systemic antibiotics. Since antibiotics are known triggers of severe cutaneous adverse drug reaction (SCARs), patients with AV receiving prolonged antibiotics are at potential risk. This study aims to describe reported cases of SCARs occurring among AV patients treated with systemic… Read on PubMed →