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Acne Vulgaris

A chronic disorder of the pilosebaceous apparatus associated with an increase in sebum secretion. It is characterized by open comedones (blackheads), closed comedones (whiteheads), and pustular nodules. The cause is unknown, but heredity and age are predisposing factors.
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Acne
Networked: 10473 relevant articles (1824 outcomes, 2058 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Cicatrix (Scar)
2. Acne Vulgaris
3. Hirsutism
4. Alopecia (Baldness)
5. Psoriasis (Pustulosis Palmaris et Plantaris)

Experts

1. Zouboulis, Christos C: 82 articles (10/2022 - 03/2002)
2. Del Rosso, James Q: 79 articles (02/2022 - 08/2002)
3. Feldman, Steven R: 51 articles (10/2022 - 10/2003)
4. Thiboutot, Diane: 46 articles (01/2022 - 05/2002)
5. Kircik, Leon H: 39 articles (09/2022 - 11/2008)
6. Gold, Michael H: 35 articles (06/2020 - 07/2002)
7. Leyden, James J: 32 articles (03/2018 - 01/2002)
8. Zouboulis, C C: 31 articles (08/2022 - 03/2000)
9. Stein Gold, Linda: 31 articles (06/2022 - 02/2012)
10. Thiboutot, Diane M: 31 articles (01/2021 - 01/2003)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Acne Vulgaris:
1. Isotretinoin (Accutane)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Benzoyl PeroxideFDA LinkGeneric
3. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
4. Adapalene (Differin)FDA LinkGeneric
5. RetinoidsIBA
6. 1-phenyl-3,3-dimethyltriazene (PDT)IBA
7. Tretinoin (Retinoic Acid)FDA LinkGeneric
8. Clindamycin (Cleocin)FDA LinkGeneric
9. Oral ContraceptivesIBA
10. Minocycline (Cyclops)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Lasers (Laser)
3. Photochemotherapy (Photodynamic Therapy)
4. Percutaneous Collagen Induction
5. Solid-State Lasers