Acne Vulgaris – 1998

The duration of response to norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Olson WH, Lippman JS, Robisch DM.
Int J Fertil Womens Med. 1998 Nov-Dec;43(6):286-90.

Acne in a Becker’s naevus: an androgen-mediated link?
Downs AM, Mehta R, Lear JT, Peachey RD.
Clin Exp Dermatol. 1998 Jul;23(4):191-2.

Depression and suicidal ideation in dermatology patients with acne, alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.
Gupta MA, Gupta AK.
Br J Dermatol. 1998 Nov;139(5):846-50.

The prevalence of common skin conditions in Australian school students: 3. acne vulgaris.
Kilkenny M, Merlin K, Plunkett A, Marks R.
Br J Dermatol. 1998 Nov;139(5):840-5.

Clinical efficacy of Velac, a new tretinoin and clindamycin phosphate gel in acne vulgaris.
Cambazard F.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 1998 Sep;11 Suppl 1:S20-7; discussion S28-9.

Transdermal absorption of topical anti-acne agents in man; review of clinical pharmacokinetic data.
van Hoogdalem EJ.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 1998 Sep;11 Suppl 1:S13-9; discussion S28-9. Review.

Topical therapy in acne.
Gollnick H, Schramm M.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 1998 Sep;11 Suppl 1:S8-12; discussion S28-9. Review.

Immunomodulatory effects of tretinoin in combination with clindamycin.
Wauben-Penris PJ, Cerneus DP, van den Hoven WE, Leuven PJ, den Brok JH, Hall DW.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 1998 Sep;11 Suppl 1:S2-7; discussion S28-9.

Dermatology therapy update.
Thiers BH.
Med Clin North Am. 1998 Nov;82(6):1405-14, vii. Review.

Oral and systemic effects of prolonged minocycline therapy.
Patel K, Cheshire D, Vance A.
Br Dent J. 1998 Dec 12-26;185(11-12):560-2. Review.

Efficacy of the fixed 1.2% clindamycin phosphate, 0.025% tretinoin gel formulation (Velac) and a proprietary 0.025% tretinoin gel formulation (Aberela) in the topical control of facial acne.
Richter JR, Förström LR, Kiistala UO, Jung EG.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 1998 Nov;11(3):227-33.

Azithromycin compared with minocycline in the treatment of acne comedonica and papulo-pustulosa.
Gruber F, Grubisic-Greblo H, Kastelan M, Brajac I, Lenkovic M, Zamolo G.
J Chemother. 1998 Dec;10(6):469-73.

Approaches to acne scarring: a review.
Solish N, Raman M, Pollack SV.
J Cutan Med Surg. 1998 May;2 Suppl 3:24-32. Review.

Psychosocial aspects of acne vulgaris.
Layton AM.
J Cutan Med Surg. 1998 May;2 Suppl 3:19-23. Review.

Side effects of acne therapy and their management.
Miller RA.
J Cutan Med Surg. 1998 May;2 Suppl 3:14-8. Review.

Management of adult acne and acne variants.
Cunliffe WJ.
J Cutan Med Surg. 1998 May;2 Suppl 3:7-13. Review.

Prepubertal acne: clinical presentation, evaluation, and treatment.
Marcoux D, McCuaig CC, Powell J.
J Cutan Med Surg. 1998 May;2 Suppl 3:2-6. Review.

Transdermal absorption of clindamycin and tretinoin from topically applied anti-acne formulations in man.
van Hoogdalem EJ, Baven TL, Spiegel-Melsen I, Terpstra IJ.
Biopharm Drug Dispos. 1998 Dec;19(9):563-9.

Clinical and immunological study of 7 patients with minocycline-induced autoimmune phenomena.
Elkayam O, Levartovsky D, Brautbar C, Yaron M, Burke M, Vardinon N, Caspi D.
Am J Med. 1998 Dec;105(6):484-7.

Chemical peels.
Godin DA, Graham HD 3rd.
J La State Med Soc. 1998 Nov;150(11):513-20. Review.

New warnings on the use of isotretinoin (Roaccutane)
Gunston G, Mehta U, van de Wal B.
S Afr Med J. 1998 Nov;88(11):1394.

Axillary acne agminata (lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei).
Bedlow AJ, Otter M, Marsden RA.
Clin Exp Dermatol. 1998 May;23(3):125-8.

[Acne: therapeutic novelties].
Bonifazi E.
Minerva Pediatr. 1998 Jun;50(6):289. Italian.

Dehydroepiandrosterone in systemic lupus erythematosus: relationship between dosage, serum levels, and clinical response.
Barry NN, McGuire JL, van Vollenhoven RF.
J Rheumatol. 1998 Dec;25(12):2352-6.

[Skin reactions to antigens of propionibacterium acnes in patients with acne vulgaris treated with autovaccine].
Zaluga E.
Ann Acad Med Stetin. 1998;44:65-85. Polish.

Efficacy and acceptability of two monophasic oral contraceptives containing ethinylestradiol and either desogestrel or gestodene.
Halbe HW, de Melo NR, Bahamondes L, Petracco A, Lemgruber M, de Andrade RP, da Cunha DC, Guazelli CA, Baracat EC.
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 1998 Sep;3(3):113-20.

[Therapeutic effects of the BIOPTRON light in cosmetic medicine. Acne vulgaris].
Hass HL.
Krankenpfl J. 1998 Oct;36(10):394-5. German.

Pyogenic granuloma-like lesions in a patient using topical tretinoin.
MacKenzie-Wood AR, Wood G.
Australas J Dermatol. 1998 Nov;39(4):248-50.

[16th week of education in practical dermatology and venereology in Munich. Isotretinoin therapy for acne].
[No authors listed]
Hautarzt. 1998 Oct;49(10 Suppl):1-8. German.

The development of an Acne Quality of Life scale: reliability, validity, and relation to subjective acne severity in mild to moderate acne vulgaris.
Gupta MA, Johnson AM, Gupta AK.
Acta Derm Venereol. 1998 Nov;78(6):451-6.

The anti-lipase activity of shiunko on Propionibacterium acnes.
Higaki S, Morimatsu S, Morohashi M, Yamagishi T.
Int J Antimicrob Agents. 1998 Aug;10(3):251-2.

[Adapalene–a new retinoid receptor agonist for the treatment of acne vulgaris].
Petersen CS.
Ugeskr Laeger. 1998 Nov 9;160(46):6668-71. Review. Danish.

Sudden acne eruption over the trunk.
Levine N.
Geriatrics. 1998 Nov;53(11):21.

Minocycline-induced cutaneous pigmentation.
Wasel NR, Schloss EH, Lin AN.
J Cutan Med Surg. 1998 Oct;3(2):105-8.

Chloracne and morbidity after dioxin exposure (preliminary results).
Neuberger M, Kundi M, Jäger R.
Toxicol Lett. 1998 Aug;96-97:347-50.

Serum dioxin, chloracne, and acne in veterans of Operation Ranch Hand.
Burton JE, Michalek JE, Rahe AJ.
Arch Environ Health. 1998 May-Jun;53(3):199-204.

Creatine and androstenedione–two “dietary supplements”.
[No authors listed]
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 1998 Nov 6;40(1039):105-6.

Minocycline-related autoimmune hepatitis: case series and literature review.
Teitelbaum JE, Perez-Atayde AR, Cohen M, Bousvaros A, Jonas MM.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1998 Nov;152(11):1132-6. Review.

[Image of the month. Gymnasium acne: a fulminant doping acne].
Piérard GE.
Rev Med Liege. 1998 Aug;53(8):441-3. French.

The use of oral contraceptives by adolescents for contraception, menstrual cycle problems or acne.
van Hooff MH, Hirasing RA, Kaptein MB, Koppenaal C, Voorhorst FJ, Schoemaker J.
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 1998 Oct;77(9):898-904.

Steady-state pharmacokinetics of isotretinoin and its 4-oxo metabolite: implications for fetal safety.
Nulman I, Berkovitch M, Klein J, Pastuszak A, Lester RS, Shear N, Koren G.
J Clin Pharmacol. 1998 Oct;38(10):926-30.

Effectiveness of oral contraceptives in the treatment of acne.
Redmond GP.
Contraception. 1998 Sep;58(3 Suppl):29S-33S; quiz 68S. Review.

Steroid acne vs. Pityrosporum folliculitis: the incidence of Pityrosporum ovale and the effect of antifungal drugs in steroid acne.
Yu HJ, Lee SK, Son SJ, Kim YS, Yang HY, Kim JH.
Int J Dermatol. 1998 Oct;37(10):772-7.

MR imaging of multifocal spondylodiskitis as the initial manifestations of SAPHO syndrome.
Perez C, Hidalgo A, Olier J, Otermin I.
AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1998 Nov;171(5):1431-2.

Effective treatment of acne fulminans-associated granulation tissue with the pulsed dye laser.
Friedlander SF.
Pediatr Dermatol. 1998 Sep-Oct;15(5):396-8.

Safety of Accutane with possible depression.
Citrome L.
Postgrad Med. 1998 Oct;104(4):38.

Medium dose isotretinoin for the treatment of acne.
Hermes B, Praetel C, Henz BM.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 1998 Sep;11(2):117-21.

Treatment of acne vulgaris with colchicine.
Sadjadi SJ, Moshir M.
Acta Derm Venereol. 1998 Sep;78(5):388.

Minocycline-induced arthritis.
Knights SE, Leandro MJ, Khamashta MA, Hughes GR.
Clin Exp Rheumatol. 1998 Sep-Oct;16(5):587-90.

Minocycline and autoimmunity.
Hess EV.
Clin Exp Rheumatol. 1998 Sep-Oct;16(5):519-21. Review.

Expression of stratum corneum chymotryptic enzyme in human sebaceous follicles.
Ekholm E, Sondell B, Strandén P, Brattsand M, Egelrud T.
Acta Derm Venereol. 1998 Sep;78(5):343-7.

Propionibacterium acnes isolated from synovial tissue and fluid in a patient with oligoarthritis associated with acne and pustulosis.
Schaeverbeke T, Lequen L, de Barbeyrac B, Labbé L, Bébéar CM, Morrier Y, Bannwarth B, Bébéar C, Dehais J.
Arthritis Rheum. 1998 Oct;41(10):1889-93.

Acne and rosacea.
Webster GF.
Med Clin North Am. 1998 Sep;82(5):1145-54, vi. Review.

Differential response of sebaceous glands to exogenous testosterone.
Holland DB, Cunliffe WJ, Norris JF.
Br J Dermatol. 1998 Jul;139(1):102-3.

Acne vulgaris in the elderly: the response to low-dose isotretinoin.
Seukeran DC, Cunliffe WJ.
Br J Dermatol. 1998 Jul;139(1):99-101.

[The synovitis-acne-pustulosis-hyperostosis-osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome, a rare extra-digestive manifestation of Crohn’s disease. Presentation of 1 case and review of the literature].
Dharancy S, Talbodec N, Asselah T, Hachulla E, Delaporte E, Cortot A, Colombel JF.
Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 1998 Feb;22(2):240-3. Review. French.

Systematic review of Propionibacterium acnes resistance to systemic antibiotics.
Cooper AJ.
Med J Aust. 1998 Sep 7;169(5):259-61. Review.

Adverse effects of spironolactone therapy in women with acne.
Lubbos HG, Hasinski S, Rose LI, Pollock J.
Arch Dermatol. 1998 Sep;134(9):1162-3.

Immunohistochemical investigation of evolving inflammation in lesions of acne vulgaris.
Layton AM, Morris C, Cunliffe WJ, Ingham E.
Exp Dermatol. 1998 Aug;7(4):191-7.

[Therapy of acne vulgaris].
Lübbe J, Harms M.
Ther Umsch. 1998 Aug;55(8):478-83. Review. German.

Update on acne.
DeGroot HE, Friedlander SF.
Curr Opin Pediatr. 1998 Aug;10(4):381-6. Review.

[Inflammatory spondylodiscitis as a unique radiological manifestation of the SAPHO syndrome].
Cabay JE, Marcelis S, Dondelinger RF.
J Radiol. 1998 Apr;79(4):337-40. French.

Noncontraceptive health benefits of the oral contraceptive pill.
Kosasa TS, Nakayama RT.
Hawaii Med J. 1998 Aug;57(8):591-2. Review.

[Aggravation of acne by isotretinoin. 6 cases, predictive factors].
Lehucher Ceyrac D, Chaspoux C, Sulimovic L, Morel P, Lefrancq H.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 1998 Aug;125(8):496-9. French.

[Acne, hyperandrogenism and resistance to oral isotretinoin: 23 cases].
Faure M.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 1998 Jul;125(6-7):431-2. French.

[Infantile acne and isotretinoin].
Léauté-Labrèze C, Gautier C, Labbé L, Taieb A.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 1998 Feb;125(2):132-4. French.

[Muscular damage during isotretinoin treatment].
Heudes AM, Laroche L.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 1998 Feb;125(2):94-7. French.

Clinician’s Photo Guide To Recognizing and Treating Skin Diseases in Women: Part 1. Dermatoses Not Linked to Pregnancy.
Goh CL.
Medscape Womens Health. 1997 Dec;2(12):3.

Prevalence of the polycystic ovary syndrome in unselected black and white women of the southeastern United States: a prospective study.
Knochenhauer ES, Key TJ, Kahsar-Miller M, Waggoner W, Boots LR, Azziz R.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1998 Sep;83(9):3078-82.

Oxidative activity of the type 2 isozyme of 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17beta-HSD) predominates in human sebaceous glands.
Thiboutot D, Martin P, Volikos L, Gilliland K.
J Invest Dermatol. 1998 Sep;111(3):390-5.

Efficacy and safety of azelaic acid and glycolic acid combination therapy compared with tretinoin therapy for acne.
Spellman MC, Pincus SH.
Clin Ther. 1998 Jul-Aug;20(4):711-21.

The impact of acne: a study of adolescents’ attitudes, perception and knowledge.
Pearl A, Arroll B, Lello J, Birchall NM.
N Z Med J. 1998 Jul 24;111(1070):269-71.

Retin-A Micro. Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation DATA Committee. Device and Technique Assessment.
Scott SC.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 1998 Sep;102(4):1272-3.

Combined chemical peeling and dermabrasion for deep acne and posttraumatic scars as well as aging face.
Ayhan S, Baran CN, Yavuzer R, Latifoglu O, Cenetoglu S, Baran NK.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 1998 Sep;102(4):1238-46.

Epidermal mosaicism producing localised acne: somatic mutation in FGFR2.
Munro CS, Wilkie AO.
Lancet. 1998 Aug 29;352(9129):704-5.

FGFR2 mutations and acne.
Rees J.
Lancet. 1998 Aug 29;352(9129):668-9.

Is common neonatal cephalic pustulosis (neonatal acne) triggered by Malassezia sympodialis?
Niamba P, Weill FX, Sarlangue J, Labrèze C, Couprie B, Taïeb A.
Arch Dermatol. 1998 Aug;134(8):995-8.

Clinical outcome and cost analysis of isotretinoin versus conventional regimens in the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in male patients.
Warren KJ, Cruz PD Jr.
Pediatr Dermatol. 1998 Jul-Aug;15(4):329-31.

Minocycline-induced hepatitis with autoimmune features and neutropenia.
Bhat G, Jordan J Jr, Sokalski S, Bajaj V, Marshall R, Berkelhammer C.
J Clin Gastroenterol. 1998 Jul;27(1):74-5.

Risks of menopausal androgen supplementation.
Slayden SM.
Semin Reprod Endocrinol. 1998;16(2):145-52. Review.

Hormonal therapy for acne in women.
[No authors listed]
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 1998 Aug;11(3):157-9. Review.

The use of retinoids in the pediatric patient.
Ruiz-Maldonado R, Tamayo-Sanchez L, Orozco-Covarrubias ML.
Dermatol Clin. 1998 Jul;16(3):553-69. Review.

Adapalene for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Weiss JS, Shavin JS.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Aug;39(2 Pt 3):S50-4. Review.

The role of isotretinoin in the treatment of acne: personal observations.
Leyden JJ.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Aug;39(2 Pt 3):S45-9. Review.

Topical tretinoin in acne therapy.
Webster GF.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Aug;39(2 Pt 3):S38-44. Review.

Recent findings in the epidemiologic evidence, classification, and subtypes of acne vulgaris.
White GM.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Aug;39(2 Pt 3):S34-7.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of topical adapalene.
Shroot B.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Aug;39(2 Pt 3):S17-24. Review.

Pharmacokinetics of oral isotretinoin.
Wiegand UW, Chou RC.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Aug;39(2 Pt 3):S8-12.

The growing importance of topical retinoids in clinical dermatology: a retrospective and prospective analysis.
Kligman AM.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Aug;39(2 Pt 3):S2-7.

Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones.
Letawe C, Boone M, Piérard GE.
Clin Exp Dermatol. 1998 Mar;23(2):56-8.

Reticulate hyperpigmentation of the skin after topical application of benzoyl peroxide.
Weinberg JM, Moss T, Gupta SM, White SM, Don PC.
Acta Derm Venereol. 1998 Jul;78(4):301-2. Review.

Oral isotretinoin therapy in severe acne induces transient suppression of biochemical markers of bone turnover and calcium homeostasis.
Kindmark A, Rollman O, Mallmin H, Petrén-Mallmin M, Ljunghall S, Melhus H.
Acta Derm Venereol. 1998 Jul;78(4):266-9.

Minocycline treatment and pseudotumor cerebri syndrome.
Chiu AM, Chuenkongkaew WL, Cornblath WT, Trobe JD, Digre KB, Dotan SA, Musson KH, Eggenberger ER.
Am J Ophthalmol. 1998 Jul;126(1):116-21.

Hormonal contraception and the skin.
Giannotti B, Carli P.
Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 1998 Mar;3(1):17-9. Review.

Androgen receptor polymorphisms (CAG repeat lengths) in androgenetic alopecia, hirsutism, and acne.
Sawaya ME, Shalita AR.
J Cutan Med Surg. 1998 Jul;3(1):9-15.

Acne neonatorum and familial hyperandrogenism.
Bekaert C, Song M, Delvigne A.
Dermatology. 1998;196(4):453-4.

Acne vulgaris.
Brown SK, Shalita AR.
Lancet. 1998 Jun 20;351(9119):1871-6. Review.

Acne-like eruption induced by pseudoxanthoma elasticum: effectiveness of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy.
Loche F, Raynal H, Bazex J.
Eur J Dermatol. 1998 Jan-Feb;8(1):63-5.

A comparison of the efficacy and safety of lymecycline and minocycline in patients with moderately severe acne vulgaris.
Grosshans E, Belaïch S, Meynadier J, Alirezai M, Thomas L.
Eur J Dermatol. 1998 Apr-May;8(3):161-6.

A pilot study on bacterial viability in acne. Assessment using dual flow cytometry on microbials present in follicular casts and comedones.
Arrese JE, Goffin V, Avila-Camacho M, Greimers R, Piérard GE.
Int J Dermatol. 1998 Jun;37(6):461-4.

Sebaceous gland, acne and related disorders. basic and clinical research, clinical entities and treatment. Proceedings of the 4th International Dermatology Symposium. Berlin, April 11-13, 1997.
[No authors listed]
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):7-187.

Sebaceous gland, acne and related disorders–an epilogue.
Strauss JS.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):182-4.

Acne due to amineptine abuse.
Bettoli V, Trimurti S, Lombardi AR, Virgili A.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 1998 May;10(3):281-3.

The SAPHO syndrome: defining the radiologic spectrum of diseases comprising the syndrome.
Sugimoto H, Tamura K, Fujii T.
Eur Radiol. 1998;8(5):800-6.

Solid facial edema as a complication of acne vulgaris.
Mahajan PM.
Cutis. 1998 Apr;61(4):215-6.

The prevalence of facial acne in Peruvian adolescents and its relation to their ethnicity.
Freyre EA, Rebaza RM, Sami DA, Lozada CP.
J Adolesc Health. 1998 Jun;22(6):480-4.

[Therapeutic possibilities for acne vulgaris].
Ecker-Schlipf B.
Med Monatsschr Pharm. 1998 May;21(5):154-6. German.

[Acne. Current aspects of pathogenesis].
Jansen T.
Med Monatsschr Pharm. 1998 May;21(5):151-3. Review. German.

The antimicrobial effect of narrow-band UVB (313 nm) and UVA1 (345-440 nm) radiation in vitro.
Fluhr JW, Gloor M.
Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 1997 Oct-Dec;13(5-6):197-201.

Topical tretinoin and fetal malformations.
Colley SM, Walpole I, Fabian VA, Kakulas BA.
Med J Aust. 1998 May 4;168(9):467.

Use of tretinoin in female health practice.
Elson ML.
Int J Fertil Womens Med. 1998 Mar-Apr;43(2):117-21. Review.

Androgens and women’s health.
Redmond GP.
Int J Fertil Womens Med. 1998 Mar-Apr;43(2):91-7. Review.

[Comment on the contribution by R. Gutzmer, R.A. Herbst, A. Kapp, J. Weiss: “SAPHO syndrome”].
Schilling F.
Hautarzt. 1998 Apr;49(4):322-4. German.

[Acne comedonica following radiation therapy].
Karrer S, Schäfer CB, Allgäuer M, Landthaler M.
Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 1998 Apr 24;123(17):527-30. German.

Concurrent use of laser skin resurfacing and punch excision in the treatment of facial acne scarring.
Grevelink JM, White VR.
Dermatol Surg. 1998 May;24(5):527-30.

[Treatment of acne by using roxithromycin and a study of the mechanism of the drug action].
Akamatsu H, Nishijima S, Kurokawa I, Akamatsu M, Yamawaki M, Horio T.
Jpn J Antibiot. 1998 Jan;51 Suppl A:107-10. Japanese.

Minocycline-induced lupus in adolescents.
Akin E, Miller LC, Tucker LB.
Pediatrics. 1998 May;101(5):926. No abstract available.

Current concepts in the pathogenesis and treatment of acne.
Baur DA, Butler RC.
J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1998 May;56(5):651-5. Review.

Efficacy and safety of the new antiandrogenic oral contraceptive Belara.
Zahradnik HP, Goldberg J, Andreas JO.
Contraception. 1998 Feb;57(2):103-9.

Synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome: a brief review of a rare condition.
Koh ET.
Ann Acad Med Singapore. 1998 Jan;27(1):122-4. Review.

Contraceptive efficacy and acceptability of a monophasic oral contraceptive containing 30 microg ethinyl estradiol and 150 microg desogestrel in Latin-American women.
Comparato MR, Yabur JA, Bajares M.
Adv Contracept. 1998 Mar;14(1):15-26.

Acne fulminans.
Jansen T, Plewig G.
Int J Dermatol. 1998 Apr;37(4):254-7. Review.

Tazarotene.
Foster RH, Brogden RN, Benfield P.
Drugs. 1998 May;55(5):705-11; discussion 712. Review.

Minocycline and oral pigmentation.
Cockings JM, Savage NW.
Aust Dent J. 1998 Feb;43(1):14-6. Review.

The prescription of isotretinoin to women: is every precaution taken?
Holmes SC, Bankowska U, Mackie RM.
Br J Dermatol. 1998 Mar;138(3):450-5.

Carrier status for steroid 21-hydroxylase deficiency is only one factor in the variable phenotype of acne.
Ostlere LS, Rumsby G, Holownia P, Jacobs HS, Rustin MH, Honour JW.
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 1998 Feb;48(2):209-15.

A large number of tandem repeats in the polymorphic epithelial mucin gene is associated with severe acne.
Ando I, Kukita A, Soma G, Hino H.
J Dermatol. 1998 Mar;25(3):150-2.

Antibacterial and sebosuppressive efficacy of a combination of chloramphenicol and pale sulfonated shale oil. Multicentre, randomized, vehicle-controlled, double-blind study on 91 acne patients with acne papulopustulosa (Plewig and Kligman’s grade II-III).
Fluhr JW, Gloor M, Merkel W, Warnecke J, Höffler U, Lehmacher W, Glutsch J.
Arzneimittelforschung. 1998 Feb;48(2):188-96.

[Pharma-Clinics. The drug of the month. Adapalene (Differin gel)].
Bonardeaux C, de la Brassinne M.
Rev Med Liege. 1998 Feb;53(2):109-10. French.

Pattern of skin diseases in paediatric age group and adolescents.
Sayal SK, Bal AS, Gupta CM.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 1998 May-Jun;64(3):117-9.

[Acne inversa].
Jansen T, Plewig G.
Fortschr Med. 1998 Mar 10;116(7):46-8. German.

Monitoring of isotretinoin therapy by measuring the plasma levels of isotretinoin and 4-oxo-isotretinoin. A useful tool for management of severe acne.
Almond-Roesler B, Blume-Peytavi U, Bisson S, Krahn M, Rohloff E, Orfanos CE.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):176-81.

Polymorphisms in the human cytochrome P-450 1A1 gene (CYP1A1) as a factor for developing acne.
Paraskevaidis A, Drakoulis N, Roots I, Orfanos CE, Zouboulis CC.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):171-5.

A new concept of drug delivery for acne.
Shroot B, Michel S, Allec J, Chatelus A, Wagner N.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):165-70.

Oral isotretinoin in HIV-positive women with acne: report of three cases.
Harms M, Péchère M, Krischer J, Studer E, Saurat JH.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):163-4.

Comedonal diffusion of minocycline in acne.
Chosidow O, Poli F, Naline E, Advenier C, Revuz J.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):162.

Why and when the treatment of acne fails. What to do.
Katsambas AD.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):158-61.

Other antiandrogens.
Schmidt JB.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):153-7.

Oral contraceptives and cyproterone acetate in female acne treatment.
Beylot C, Doutre MS, Beylot-Barry M.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):148-52. Review.

Oral retinoids in the treatment of seborrhoea and acne.
Orfanos CE, Zouboulis CC.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):140-7.

Systemic antibiotics for acne.
Meynadier J, Alirezai M.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):135-9.

An overview of topical antibiotics for acne treatment.
Toyoda M, Morohashi M.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):130-4. Review.

Topical drug treatment in acne.
Gollnick H, Schramm M.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):119-25.

Psychotherapeutic approach in acne treatment.
Panconesi E, Hautmann G.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):116-8.

Coping with acne vulgaris. Evaluation of the chronic skin disorder questionnaire in patients with acne.
Niemeier V, Kupfer J, Demmelbauer-Ebner M, Stangier U, Effendy I, Gieler U.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):108-15.

Acneiform dermatoses.
Plewig G, Jansen T.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):102-7.

Continuous education for acne–basics, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, clinic and therapy. Development of an interactive hypermedia application on CD-ROM for computer-based learning and instruction.
Schramm M, Gollnick H.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):100-1.

Variation in pilosebaceous duct keratinocyte proliferation in acne patients.
Aldana OL, Holland DB, Cunliffe WJ.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):98-9.

A review of infantile and pediatric acne.
Lucky AW.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):95-7. Review.

Clinical aspects of acne.
Shalita AR.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):93-4.

Inflammation in acne vulgaris: failure of skin micro-organisms to modulate keratinocyte interleukin 1 alpha production in vitro.
Ingham E, Walters CE, Eady EA, Cove JH, Kearney JN, Cunliffe WJ.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):86-8.

The possible role of reactive oxygen species generated by neutrophils in mediating acne inflammation.
Akamatsu H, Horio T.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):82-5.

Inflammatory acne represents hypersensitivity to Propionibacterium acnes.
Webster GF.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):80-1.

Propionibacterium acnes and acne.
Holland KT, Aldana O, Bojar RA, Cunliffe WJ, Eady EA, Holland DB, Ingham E, McGeown C, Till A, Walters C.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):67-8.

Bacterial resistance in acne.
Eady EA.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):59-66.

Propionibacterium acnes colonization in acne and nonacne.
Leyden JJ, McGinley KJ, Vowels B.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):55-8.

Incidence of increased androgen levels in patients suffering from acne.
Henze C, Hinney B, Wuttke W.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):53-4.

Activity of 5-alpha-reductase and 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in the infrainfundibulum of subjects with and without acne vulgaris.
Thiboutot D, Knaggs H, Gilliland K, Lin G.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):38-42.

The human sebocyte culture model provides new insights into development and management of seborrhoea and acne.
Zouboulis CC, Xia L, Akamatsu H, Seltmann H, Fritsch M, Hornemann S, Rühl R, Chen W, Nau H, Orfanos CE.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):21-31. Review.

The sebaceous gland and acne–40 years on.
Cunliffe WJ.
Dermatology. 1998;196(1):9-15.

Synthesis and antibacterial evaluation of novel water-soluble organic peroxides.
Liu W, Liu X, Knaebel D, Luck L, Li Y.
Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1998 Apr;42(4):911-5.

Is topical tretinoin safe during the first trimester?
Shapiro L, Pastuszak A, Curto G, Koren G.
Can Fam Physician. 1998 Mar;44:495-8.

[Finasteride or sabal extract in acne?].
Oberpichler-Schwenk H.
Med Monatsschr Pharm. 1998 Mar;21(3):83. German.

[Acne in childhood].
Jansen T, Plewig G.
Fortschr Med. 1998 Feb 28;116(6):36-8. German.

Double-blind, vehicle-controlled, multicenter comparison of two 0.025% tretinoin creams in patients with acne vulgaris.
Lucky AW, Cullen SI, Funicella T, Jarratt MT, Jones T, Reddick ME.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Apr;38(4):S24-30.

Comparative efficacy and safety of two 0.025% tretinoin gels: results from a multicenter double-blind, parallel study.
Lucky AW, Cullen SI, Jarratt MT, Quigley JW.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Apr;38(4):S17-23.

Reduced skin irritation with tretinoin containing polyolprepolymer-2, a new topical tretinoin delivery system: a summary of preclinical and clinical investigations.
Quigley JW, Bucks DA.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Apr;38(4):S5-10. Review.

Topical treatment of acne vulgaris: retinoids and cutaneous irritation.
Leyden JJ.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Apr;38(4):S1-4. Review.

Surgical pearl: lubricating jelly as a dressing in punch grafts for pitted acne scars.
de Almeida AR, de Oliveira NI, Kadunc BV, de Almeida Prado Sampaio S.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Apr;38(4):613-5.

Topical cyproterone acetate treatment in women with acne: a placebo-controlled trial.
Gruber DM, Sator MO, Joura EA, Kokoschka EM, Heinze G, Huber JC.
Arch Dermatol. 1998 Apr;134(4):459-63.

Acne vulgaris and the quality of life of adult dermatology patients.
Lasek RJ, Chren MM.
Arch Dermatol. 1998 Apr;134(4):454-8.

[Adverse effects of minocycline in the treatment of acne vulgaris].
Van Wayjen RG, Van den Ende A.
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 1997 Oct 4;141(40):1934-5. Dutch.

Acne drug depression warnings highlight need for expert care.
Lamberg L.
JAMA. 1998 Apr 8;279(14):1057.

The Q-switched neodymium (Nd):YAG laser with quadruple frequency. Clinical histological evaluation of facial resurfacing using different wavelengths.
Cisneros JL, Río R, Palou J.
Dermatol Surg. 1998 Mar;24(3):345-50.

Investigation of the mechanism of action of 2% fusidic acid lotion in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Sommer S, Bojar R, Cunliffe WJ, Holland D, Holland KT, Naags H.
Clin Exp Dermatol. 1997 Sep;22(5):211-5.

Topical isotretinoin vs. topical retinoic acid in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Domínguez J, Hojyo MT, Celayo JL, Domínguez-Soto L, Teixeira F.
Int J Dermatol. 1998 Jan;37(1):54-5.

Recurrence rates after the first course of isotretinoin.
White GM, Chen W, Yao J, Wolde-Tsadik G.
Arch Dermatol. 1998 Mar;134(3):376-8.

Management of acne vulgaris.
Cooley S, Atkinson P, Parks D, Hebert AA.
J Pediatr Health Care. 1998 Jan-Feb;12(1):38-40.

Minocycline-induced scleral, dental, and dermal pigmentation.
Morrow GL, Abbott RL.
Am J Ophthalmol. 1998 Mar;125(3):396-7.

Dermabrasion. As a complement to aesthetic surgery.
Baker TM.
Clin Plast Surg. 1998 Jan;25(1):81-8. Review.

The SAPHO syndrome: an evolving concept for unifying several idiopathic disorders of bone and skin.
Boutin RD, Resnick D.
AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1998 Mar;170(3):585-91. Review.

[Treatment of acne].
Delanoë P, de Prost Y.
Arch Pediatr. 1997 Nov;4(11):1139-43. Review. French.

Most topical tretinoin treatment is for acne vulgaris through the age of 44 years: an analysis of the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, 1990-1994.
McConnell RC, Fleischer AB Jr, Williford PM, Feldman SR.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998 Feb;38(2 Pt 1):221-6.