Acné – 2003

Surgical treatment of facial acne scars based on morphologic classification: a Brazilian experience.
Kadunc BV, Trindade de Almeida AR.
Dermatol Surg. 2003 Dec;29(12):1200-9.

Salicylic acid peels for the treatment of acne vulgaris in Asian patients.
Lee HS, Kim IH.
Dermatol Surg. 2003 Dec;29(12):1196-9; discussion 1199.

Maintenance therapy for acne vulgaris: the fine balance between efficacy, cutaneous tolerability, and adherence.
Wolf JE Jr.
Skinmed. 2004 Jan-Feb;3(1):23-6. Review.

A new type of minocycline-induced cutaneous hyperpigmentation.
Mouton RW, Jordaan HF, Schneider JW.
Clin Exp Dermatol. 2004 Jan;29(1):8-14.

Clinical observation in 86 cases of acne vulgaris treated with Compound Oldenlandis Mixture.
Liu W, Shen D, Song P, Xu X.
J Tradit Chin Med. 2003 Dec;23(4):255-6.

Acne in ethnic skin.
Halder RM, Brooks HL, Callender VD.
Dermatol Clin. 2003 Oct;21(4):609-15, vii. Review.

Epidemiology of skin diseases in ethnic populations.
Taylor SC.
Dermatol Clin. 2003 Oct;21(4):601-7. Review.

Doxycycline-induced photo-onycholysis.
Carroll LA, Laumann AE.
J Drugs Dermatol. 2003 Dec;2(6):662-3.

Propionibacterium acnes-reactive T helper-1 cells in the skin of patients with acne vulgaris.
Mouser PE, Baker BS, Seaton ED, Chu AC.
J Invest Dermatol. 2003 Nov;121(5):1226-8.

Comparison of chloroxylenol 0.5% plus salicylic acid 2% cream and benzoyl peroxide 5% gel in the treatment of acne vulgaris: a randomized double-blind study.
Boutli F, Zioga M, Koussidou T, Ioannides D, Mourellou O.
Drugs Exp Clin Res. 2003;29(3):101-5.

Late-onset drug fever associated with minocycline: case report and review of the literature.
Grim SA, Romanelli F, Jennings PR, Ofotokun I.
Pharmacotherapy. 2003 Dec;23(12):1659-62.

Presentation and management of acne in primary care: a retrospective cohort study.
Purdy S, Langston J, Tait L.
Br J Gen Pract. 2003 Jul;53(492):525-9.

Solid facial edema of acne: failure of treatment with isotretinoin.
Kilinc I, Gençoglan G, Inanir I, Dereli T.
Eur J Dermatol. 2003 Sep-Oct;13(5):503-4.

A pilot study of ICG laser therapy of acne vulgaris: photodynamic and photothermolysis treatment.
Tuchin VV, Genina EA, Bashkatov AN, Simonenko GV, Odoevskaya OD, Altshuler GB.
Lasers Surg Med. 2003;33(5):296-310.

Corticosteroids are contraindicated in acne patients.
Wolf R, Orion E, Matz H.
Skinmed. 2003 Jan-Feb;2(1):48-9.

Subantimicrobial dose doxycycline for acne and rosacea.
Bikowski JB.
Skinmed. 2003 Jul-Aug;2(4):234-45. Review.

How do you foster medication adherence for better acne vulgaris management?
Koo J.
Skinmed. 2003 Jul-Aug;2(4):229-33. Review.

Assessment of etiologic agents in acne pathogenesis.
Burkhart CN, Gottwald L.
Skinmed. 2003 Jul-Aug;2(4):222-8. Review.

Medication adherence for acne vulgaris.
Rebora A.
Skinmed. 2003 Jul-Aug;2(4):206.

Antimicrobials in the treatment of acne and rosacea.
Witkowski JA, Parish LC.
Skinmed. 2003 Jul-Aug;2(4):202.

Acne vulgaris.
Goldblum OM.
Skinmed. 2003 Sep-Oct;2(5):309-11.

ADOXA (doxycycline).
[No authors listed]
Skinmed. 2003 Nov-Dec;2(6):372-3.

[Psychiatric symptoms during isotretinoin therapy].
van Broekhoven F, Verkes RJ, Janzing JG.
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2003 Nov 22;147(47):2341-3. Dutch.

Retrospective survey of serum lipids in patients receiving more than three courses of isotretinoin.
Baxter KF, Ling TC, Barth JH, Cunliffe WJ.
J Dermatolog Treat. 2003 Dec;14(4):216-8.

[Tricky differential diagnosis: peri-oral inflammation].
Schulz H.
MMW Fortschr Med. 2003 Oct 30;145(44):34-6. German.

Psychiatric and psychological co-morbidity in patients with dermatologic disorders: epidemiology and management.
Gupta MA, Gupta AK.
Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003;4(12):833-42. Review.

Is antibiotic resistance in cutaneous propionibacteria clinically relevant? : implications of resistance for acne patients and prescribers.
Eady AE, Cove JH, Layton AM.
Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003;4(12):813-31. Review.

Evaluation of irregular menses in perimenarcheal girls: a pilot study.
Browner-Elhanan KJ, Epstein J, Alderman EM.
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2003 Dec;16(6):365-8.

Prevalence of skin diseases in rural areas of Assiut Governorate, Upper Egypt.
Abdel-Hafez K, Abdel-Aty MA, Hofny ER.
Int J Dermatol. 2003 Nov;42(11):887-92.

Microbiology’s principle of biofilms as a major factor in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris.
Burkhart CN, Burkhart CG.
Int J Dermatol. 2003 Dec;42(12):925-7. Review.

Resurfacing of pitted facial acne scars using Er:YAG laser with ablation and coagulation mode.
Jeong JT, Park JH, Kye YC.
Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2003 Mar-Apr;27(2):130-4.

Pathogenesis of acne: recent research advances.
Harper JC, Thiboutot DM.
Adv Dermatol. 2003;19:1-10. Review.

Clinical review: topical retinoids.
Rolewski SL.
Dermatol Nurs. 2003 Oct;15(5):447-50, 459-65. Review.

[Acne vulgaris in connection with the use of progestagens in a hormonal IUD or a subcutaneous implant].
Cohen EB, Rossen NN.
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2003 Oct 25;147(43):2137-9. Dutch.

Is ovarian surgery effective for androgenic symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome?
Johnson NP, Wang K.
J Obstet Gynaecol. 2003 Nov;23(6):599-606. Review.

Oral isotretinoin and the use of « conventional therapy ».
Ackermann SP, Gottschalk RW.
J Manag Care Pharm. 2003 Jan-Feb;9(1):100; author reply 100-1.

Transdermal penetration of topical drugs used in the treatment of acne.
Krautheim A, Gollnick H.
Clin Pharmacokinet. 2003;42(14):1287-304. Review.

Hydrogel patches containing triclosan for acne treatment.
Lee TW, Kim JC, Hwang SJ.
Eur J Pharm Biopharm. 2003 Nov;56(3):407-12.

Common pediatric and adolescent skin conditions.
Sanfilippo AM, Barrio V, Kulp-Shorten C, Callen JP.
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2003 Oct;16(5):269-83. Review.

Evaluating minimal clinically important differences for the acne-specific quality of life questionnaire.
McLeod LD, Fehnel SE, Brandman J, Symonds T.
Pharmacoeconomics. 2003;21(15):1069-79.

Acne, isotretinoin and depression.
[No authors listed]
Drug Ther Bull. 2003 Oct;41(10):76-8. Review.

Pharmacologic treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome.
Ehrmann DA, Rychlik D.
Semin Reprod Med. 2003 Aug;21(3):277-83. Review.

[Acute hepatitis and minocycline].
Real Martínez Y, Medina S.
Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2003 Oct;95(10):741-2. Spanish.

Pulsed-dye laser treatment for inflammatory acne vulgaris: randomised controlled trial.
Seaton ED, Charakida A, Mouser PE, Grace I, Clement RM, Chu AC.
Lancet. 2003 Oct 25;362(9393):1347-52.

Laser treatment of acne.
Webster GF.
Lancet. 2003 Oct 25;362(9393):1342.

Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne.
Farquhar C, Lee O, Toomath R, Jepson R.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(4):CD000194. Review. Update in: Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2009;(2):CD000194.

Infliximab for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa.
Lebwohl B, Sapadin AN.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Nov;49(5 Suppl):S275-6.

Effects of a phasic oral contraceptive containing desogestrel on facial seborrhea and acne.
Prilepskaya VN, Serov VN, Zharov EV, Golousenko IJ, Mejevitinova EA, Gogaeva EV, Yaglov VV, Golubeva ON.
Contraception. 2003 Oct;68(4):239-45.

A prospective survey of patient experiences after laser skin resurfacing: results from 2 1/2 years of follow-up.
Batra RS, Jacob CI, Hobbs L, Arndt KA, Dover JS.
Arch Dermatol. 2003 Oct;139(10):1295-9.

Full-face laser resurfacing using a supplemented topical anesthesia protocol.
Kilmer SL, Chotzen V, Zelickson BD, McClaren M, Silva S, Calkin J, No D.
Arch Dermatol. 2003 Oct;139(10):1279-83.

Defensins and acne.
Philpott MP.
Mol Immunol. 2003 Nov;40(7):457-62.

[Normal and pathologic sebaceous function. Research in a shallow milieu?].
Saint-Léger D.
Pathol Biol (Paris). 2003 Jul;51(5):275-8. Review. French.

[Functional consequences of cutaneous lipid perturbation].
Humbert P.
Pathol Biol (Paris). 2003 Jul;51(5):271-4. Review. French.

Prolonged thrombocytopenia associated with isotretinoin.
Moeller KE, Touma SC.
Ann Pharmacother. 2003 Nov;37(11):1622-4.

A simple rapid method of sample preparation for LC analysis of retinoyl beta-glucuronide and retinoic acid in water-based creams.
Barua AB.
J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2003 Jul 14;32(3):563-7.

Ultrasound diagnosis of polycystic ovaries in women who have no symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome is not associated with subfecundity or subfertility.
Hassan MA, Killick SR.
Fertil Steril. 2003 Oct;80(4):966-75.

Acne treatment may cause appearance of discolored gums.
[No authors listed]
Dent Today. 2003 Sep;22(9):36.

Medical and other noncontraceptive uses of combined oral contraceptives.
Murray P, Sucato G, Stradtman E, Kives S.
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2003 Aug;16(4):243-52.

Single-blind and comparative clinical study of the efficacy and safety of benzoyl peroxide 4% gel (BID) and adapalene 0.1% Gel (QD) in the treatment of acne vulgaris for 11 weeks.
do Nascimento LV, Guedes AC, Magalhães GM, de Faria FA, Guerra RM, de C Almeida F.
J Dermatolog Treat. 2003 Sep;14(3):166-71.

Physicians underutilize topical retinoids in the management of acne vulgaris: analysis of U.S. National Practice Data.
Balkrishnan R, Fleischer AB Jr, Paruthi S, Feldman SR.
J Dermatolog Treat. 2003 Sep;14(3):172-6.

Isotretinoin treatment of acne in a patient with Apert syndrome.
Gilaberte M, Puig L, Alomar A.
Pediatr Dermatol. 2003 Sep-Oct;20(5):443-6.

Steroid acne.
Munroe M, Crutchfield C.
Dermatol Nurs. 2003 Aug;15(4):365.

Antibiotic resistance of Propionibacterium acnes in acne vulgaris.
Swanson JK.
Dermatol Nurs. 2003 Aug;15(4):359-62. Review.

Are there racial and sex differences in the use of oral isotretinoin for acne management in the United States?
Fleischer AB Jr, Simpson JK, McMichael A, Feldman SR.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Oct;49(4):662-6.

Photodynamic therapy and topical aminolevulinic acid: an overview.
Gupta AK, Ryder JE.
Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003;4(10):699-708. Review.

Body dysmorphic disorder in patients with acne.
Uzun O, Basoglu C, Akar A, Cansever A, Ozsahin A, Cetin M, Ebrinç S.
Compr Psychiatry. 2003 Sep-Oct;44(5):415-9.

Toward optimal health: the experts discuss facial skin and related concerns in women.
Baldwin H, Bergfeld WF.
J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2003 Jul-Aug;12(6):533-9.

Metformin or antiandrogen in the treatment of hirsutism in polycystic ovary syndrome.
Harborne L, Fleming R, Lyall H, Sattar N, Norman J.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2003 Sep;88(9):4116-23.

Isotretinoin and antidepressant pharmacotherapy: a prescription sequence symmetry analysis.
Hersom K, Neary MP, Levaux HP, Klaskala W, Strauss JS.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Sep;49(3):424-32.

Cumulative irritancy comparison of adapalene gel 0.1% versus other retinoid products when applied in combination with topical antimicrobial agents.
Brand B, Gilbert R, Baker MD, Poncet M, Greenspan A, Georgeian K, Soloff AM.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Sep;49(3 Suppl):S227-32.

Is combined oral and topical therapy better than oral therapy alone in patients with moderate to moderately severe acne vulgaris? A comparison of the efficacy and safety of lymecycline plus adapalene gel 0.1%, versus lymecycline plus gel vehicle.
Cunliffe WJ, Meynadier J, Alirezai M, George SA, Coutts I, Roseeuw DI, Hachem JP, Briantais P, Sidou F, Soto P.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Sep;49(3 Suppl):S218-26.

Efficacy and tolerability of combined topical treatment of acne vulgaris with adapalene and clindamycin: a multicenter, randomized, investigator-blinded study.
Wolf JE Jr, Kaplan D, Kraus SJ, Loven KH, Rist T, Swinyer LJ, Baker MD, Liu YS, Czernielewski J.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Sep;49(3 Suppl):S211-7.

A review of the use of combination therapies for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Leyden JJ.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Sep;49(3 Suppl):S200-10. Review.

Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial disease.
Leyden JJ.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Sep;49(3 Suppl):S199.

Acne vulgaris: one treatment does not fit all.
Longshore SJ, Hollandsworth K.
Cleve Clin J Med. 2003 Aug;70(8):670, 672-4, 677-8 passim. Review. Erratum in: Cleve Clin J Med. 2003 Oct;70(10):888.

Overview of the evaluation and management of acne vulgaris.
Rudy SJ.
Pediatr Nurs. 2003 Jul-Aug;29(4):287-93; quiz 294-5. Review.

[Cutaneous xanthomas associated with minocycline-induced cholestatic jaundice].
Bamberg C, Laskowski J, Zimmermann R, Gross G.
Hautarzt. 2003 Sep;54(9):864-8. German.

Analysis of erythromycin and benzoylperoxide in topical gels by liquid chromatography.
Dehouck P, Van Looy E, Haghedooren E, Deckers K, Vander Heyden Y, Adams E, Roets E, Hoogmartens J.
J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2003 Sep 5;794(2):293-302.

Compared efficacy and safety of tretinoin 0.1% microsphere gel alone and in combination with benzoyl peroxide 6% cleanser for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Shalita AR, Rafal ES, Anderson DN, Yavel R, Landow S, Lee WL.
Cutis. 2003 Aug;72(2):167-72.

Pimple Popper, MD.
Weinberg JM.
Cutis. 2003 Aug;72(2):102.

Acne vulgaris: more than skin deep.
Hanna S, Sharma J, Klotz J.
Dermatol Online J. 2003 Aug;9(3):8.

Minocycline-induced cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies.
Pelletier F, Puzenat E, Blanc D, Faivre B, Humbert P, Aubin F.
Eur J Dermatol. 2003 Jul-Aug;13(4):396-8.

The inter-relationship between isotretinoin/acne and depression.
Chu A, Cunliffe WJ.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Sep;17(5):619.

A rare side-effect of systemic isotretinoin treatment: pyogenic granuloma.
Türel A, Oztürkcan S, Sahin MT, Türkdogan P.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Sep;17(5):609-11.

Minocycline: stain devil?
Good ML, Hussey DL.
Br J Dermatol. 2003 Aug;149(2):237-9. Review.

Atrophic and a mixed pattern of acne scars improved with a 1320-nm Nd:YAG laser.
Rogachefsky AS, Hussain M, Goldberg DJ.
Dermatol Surg. 2003 Sep;29(9):904-8.

Long-term mini-doses of isotretinoin in the treatment of relapsing acne.
Amichai B.
J Dermatol. 2003 Jul;30(7):572.

Pathological mechanisms of acne with special emphasis on Propionibacterium acnes and related therapy.
Jappe U.
Acta Derm Venereol. 2003;83(4):241-8. Review.

Biofeedback, cognitive-behavioral methods, and hypnosis in dermatology: is it all in your mind?
Shenefelt PD.
Dermatol Ther. 2003;16(2):114-22. Review.

Retinoid-induced hypertriglyceridemia.
Neal JM.
Endocr Pract. 2003 Mar-Apr;9(2):168.

Adverse skin reactions to inhaled corticosteroids.
Guillot B.
Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2002 Nov;1(4):325-9. Review.

Doxycycline decreases proteinuria in glomerulonephritis.
Ahuja TS.
Am J Kidney Dis. 2003 Aug;42(2):376-80.

Oral retinoid therapy for dermatologic conditions in children and adolescents.
Brecher AR, Orlow SJ.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Aug;49(2):171-82; quiz 183-6. Review.

[Enduring oral dryness after acne treatment].
Bots CP, van Nieuw Amerongen A, Brand HS.
Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd. 2003 Jul;110(7):295-7. Dutch.

Update on pathogenesis and treatment of acne.
Lee DJ, Van Dyke GS, Kim J.
Curr Opin Pediatr. 2003 Aug;15(4):405-10. Review.

Current concepts of the pathogenesis of acne: implications for drug treatment.
Gollnick H.
Drugs. 2003;63(15):1579-96. Review.

New therapy update–A unique combination formulation in the treatment of inflammatory acne.
Fagundes DS, Fraser JM, Klauda HC.
Cutis. 2003 Jul;72(1 Suppl):16-9.

Current concepts in the treatment of acne: report from a clinical roundtable.
Berson DS, Chalker DK, Harper JC, Leyden JJ, Shalita AR, Webster GF.
Cutis. 2003 Jul;72(1 Suppl):5-13. Review.

Pharmacokinetics of tazarotene cream 0.1% after a single dose and after repeat topical applications at clinical or exaggerated application rates in patients with acne vulgaris or photodamaged skin.
Yu Z, Sefton J, Lew-Kaya D, Walker P, Yu D, Tang-Liu DD.
Clin Pharmacokinet. 2003;42(10):921-9.

A single-center study of aminolevulinic acid and 417 NM photodynamic therapy in the treatment of moderate to severe acne vulgaris.
Goldman MP, Boyce SM.
J Drugs Dermatol. 2003 Aug;2(4):393-6.

Knowledge, beliefs and perception of youth toward acne vulgaris.
Al-Hoqail IA.
Saudi Med J. 2003 Jul;24(7):765-8.

Topical photodynamic therapy: a new tool in cosmetic dermatology.
Touma DJ, Gilchrest BA.
Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2003 Jun;22(2):124-30. Review.

Common treatment for acne may cause appearance of discolored gums.
[No authors listed]
N Y State Dent J. 2003 May;69(5):40.

Omega-3 fatty acids and acne.
Logan AC.
Arch Dermatol. 2003 Jul;139(7):941-2; author reply 942-3.

Diet and acne redux.
Treloar V.
Arch Dermatol. 2003 Jul;139(7):941; author reply 942-3.

The unwelcome return of the acne diet.
Bershad S.
Arch Dermatol. 2003 Jul;139(7):940-1.

The response of skin disease to stress: changes in the severity of acne vulgaris as affected by examination stress.
Chiu A, Chon SY, Kimball AB.
Arch Dermatol. 2003 Jul;139(7):897-900.

Tetracycline-induced spongiotic esophagitis: a new endoscopic and histopathologic finding.
Banisaeed N, Truding RM, Chang CH.
Gastrointest Endosc. 2003 Aug;58(2):292-4.

[Medication of the month. Lowette, a contraceptive for treating acne in young women].
Goffin V, Piérard-Franchimont C, Piérard GE.
Rev Med Liege. 2003 Apr;58(4):261-3. French.

Update: The pathogenesis and treatment of PCOS.
Hill KM.
Nurse Pract. 2003 Jul;28(7 Pt 1):8-17, 22-3, table of contents; quiz 23-5. Review.

The effective treatment of acne vulgaris by a high-intensity, narrow band 405-420 nm light source.
Elman M, Slatkine M, Harth Y.
J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2003 Jun;5(2):111-7.

Post acne scarring: a review.
Goodman G.
J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2003 Jun;5(2):77-95. Review.

Photocontact dermatitis and chloracne: two major occupational and environmental skin diseases induced by different actions of halogenated chemicals.
Yamamoto O, Tokura Y.
J Dermatol Sci. 2003 Aug;32(2):85-94. Review.

A new treatment for acne vulgaris combining benzoyl peroxide with clindamycin.
Tschen E, Jones T.
J Drugs Dermatol. 2002 Sep;1(2):153-7. Review.

Inflammatory events are involved in acne lesion initiation.
Jeremy AH, Holland DB, Roberts SG, Thomson KF, Cunliffe WJ.
J Invest Dermatol. 2003 Jul;121(1):20-7.

[Topical antibiotics and clinical use].
Cesur S.
Mikrobiyol Bul. 2002 Jul-Oct;36(3-4):353-61. Review. Turkish.

Treatment of the adolescent patient with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Pfeifer SM, Dayal M.
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2003 Jun;30(2):337-52. Review.

Lasers in dermatology: four decades of progress.
Tanzi EL, Lupton JR, Alster TS.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Jul;49(1):1-31; quiz 31-4. Review.

Management of acne: a report from a Global Alliance to Improve Outcomes in Acne.
Gollnick H, Cunliffe W, Berson D, Dreno B, Finlay A, Leyden JJ, Shalita AR, Thiboutot D; Global Alliance to Improve Outcomes in Acne.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Jul;49(1 Suppl):S1-37. Review.

Acne: comparing hormonal approaches to antibiotics and isotretinoin.
Larsen TH, Jemec GB.
Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2003 Jul;4(7):1097-103. Review.

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia and acne in male patients.
Degitz K, Placzek M, Arnold B, Schmidt H, Plewig G.
Br J Dermatol. 2003 Jun;148(6):1263-6.

An effective extraction technique for the treatment of closed macrocomedones.
Kaya TI, Tursen U, Kokturk A, Ikizoglu G.
Dermatol Surg. 2003 Jul;29(7):741-4.

Blue light (clearlight) for acne vulgaris.
[No authors listed]
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2003 Jun 23;45(1159):50-1.

Minocycline-induced staining of torus palatinus and alveolar bone.
Ayangco L, Sheridan PJ.
J Periodontol. 2003 May;74(5):669-71.

Isotretinoin use and subsequent depression and suicide: presenting the evidence.
Hull PR, D’Arcy C.
Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003;4(7):493-505. Review.

Topical acne drugs: review of clinical properties, systemic exposure, and safety.
Akhavan A, Bershad S.
Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003;4(7):473-92. Review.

Effect of vaccination therapy for acne, using a staphylococci antigenic complex in combination with clindamycin.
Jautová J, Dorko E, Pilipcinec E, Tkáciková L.
Folia Microbiol (Praha). 2003;48(2):249-52.

Relapsing acute respiratory failure induced by minocycline.
Oddo M, Liaudet L, Lepori M, Broccard AF, Schaller MD.
Chest. 2003 Jun;123(6):2146-8.

Ethnic skin disorders overview.
Halder RM, Nootheti PK.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Jun;48(6 Suppl):S143-8. Review.

Ethnic skin: overview of structure and function.
Berardesca E, Maibach H.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Jun;48(6 Suppl):S139-42. Review.

Lasers in ethnic skin: a review.
Jackson BA.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003 Jun;48(6 Suppl):S134-8. Review.

Acute rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuria associated with isotretinoin treatment.
Guttman-Yassky E, Hayek T, Muchnik L, Bergman R.
Int J Dermatol. 2003 Jun;42(6):499-500.

Herpetic whitlow during isotretinoin therapy.
Stetson CL, Butler DF, Rapini RP.
Int J Dermatol. 2003 Jun;42(6):496-8.

The nurse’s contribution to the care of dermatology patients.
Lawton S.
Community Nurse. 2000 Jul;6(6):35-6.

Retinoids: fascinating up-and-coming scenario.
Sardana K, Sehgal VN.
J Dermatol. 2003 May;30(5):355-80. Review.

Selective effects of pioglitazone on insulin and androgen abnormalities in normo- and hyperinsulinaemic obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Romualdi D, Guido M, Ciampelli M, Giuliani M, Leoni F, Perri C, Lanzone A.
Hum Reprod. 2003 Jun;18(6):1210-8.

Lasers, light, and acne.
Hirsch RJ, Shalita AR.
Cutis. 2003 May;71(5):353-4. Review.

[Cyclines and acne: pay attention to adverse drug reactions! A recent literature review].
Grasset L, Guy C, Ollagnier M.
Rev Med Interne. 2003 May;24(5):305-16. Review. French.

Acne and hirsuties in teenagers.
Barth JH, Clark S.
Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol. 2003 Feb;17(1):131-48. Review.

A new concept for acne therapy: a pilot study with zileuton, an oral 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor.
Zouboulis CC, Nestoris S, Adler YD, Orth M, Orfanos CE, Picardo M, Camera E, Cunliffe WJ.
Arch Dermatol. 2003 May;139(5):668-70.

Increased hydrogen peroxide generation by neutrophils from patients with acne inflammation.
Akamatsu H, Horio T, Hattori K.
Int J Dermatol. 2003 May;42(5):366-9.

Treatment of acne with isotretinoin: recommendations based on Australian experience.
Cooper AJ; Australian Roaccutane Advisory Board.
Australas J Dermatol. 2003 May;44(2):97-105. Review.

A randomized controlled trial of second- versus third-generation oral contraceptives in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Rosen MP, Breitkopf DM, Nagamani M.
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2003 May;188(5):1158-60.

Acne in Apert’s syndrome: treatment with isotretinoin.
Cuerda E, del Pozo J, Rodrìguez-Lozano J, Peña-Penabad C, Fonseca E.
J Dermatolog Treat. 2003 Jan;14(1):43-5.

Erbium:YAG laser skin resurfacing: a Pakistani experience.
Lodhi A, Huzaira M, Khatri KA.
J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2003 Apr;5(1):43-9.

Efficacy and safety of stabilised hydrogen peroxide cream (Crystacide) in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a randomised, controlled trial versus benzoyl peroxide gel.
Milani M, Bigardi A, Zavattarelli M.
Curr Med Res Opin. 2003;19(2):135-8.

Acne vulgaris and rosacea: evaluation and management.
Webster GF.
Clin Cornerstone. 2001;4(1):15-22. Review.

Epidemiology of skin diseases in people of color.
Taylor SC.
Cutis. 2003 Apr;71(4):271-5.

Effects of metformin therapy on hyperandrogenism in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Kazerooni T, Dehghan-Kooshkghazi M.
Gynecol Endocrinol. 2003 Feb;17(1):51-6.

[Value of isotretinoin in the treatment of acne in hemodialysis patients: apropos of 1 case].
Montagnac R, Reguiaï Z, Bressieux JM, Schillinger F.
Nephrologie. 2003;24(2):101-5. Review. French.

[Acne].
Grosshans E, Revuz J, Faure M, Roujeau JC, Bedane C.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2002 Oct;129(10 Suppl):S182-7. French.

Guidelines for the management of acne vulgaris in adolescents.
Goulden V.
Paediatr Drugs. 2003;5(5):301-13. Review.

Identification and management of oral isotretinoin use inconsistent with product labeling.
Wert S.
Manag Care Interface. 2003 Mar;16(3):41-3, 55.

What you need to know about…. acne.
[No authors listed]
Nurs Times. 2003 Mar 25-31;99(12):30.

Effect of antibiotics on the oropharyngeal flora in patients with acne.
Levy RM, Huang EY, Roling D, Leyden JJ, Margolis DJ.
Arch Dermatol. 2003 Apr;139(4):467-71.

Effects of subantimicrobial-dose doxycycline in the treatment of moderate acne.
Skidmore R, Kovach R, Walker C, Thomas J, Bradshaw M, Leyden J, Powala C, Ashley R.
Arch Dermatol. 2003 Apr;139(4):459-64.

Self-mutilation, do not overlook the obvious.
Hafeez U, Goodyear HM.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2003 May;17(3):369-70.

Acne: evolution of the clinical practice and therapeutic management of acne between 1996 and 2000.
Dreno B, Daniel F, Allaert FA, Aube I.
Eur J Dermatol. 2003 Mar-Apr;13(2):166-70.

Lymecycline in the treatment of acne: an efficacious, safe and cost-effective alternative to minocycline.
Bossuyt L, Bosschaert J, Richert B, Cromphaut P, Mitchell T, Al Abadie M, Henry I, Bewley A, Poyner T, Mann N, Czernielewski J.
Eur J Dermatol. 2003 Mar-Apr;13(2):130-5.

Study of the skin disease spectrum occurring in an Afro-Caribbean population.
Dunwell P, Rose A.
Int J Dermatol. 2003 Apr;42(4):287-9.

Factors related to patient compliance in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
McEvoy B, Nydegger R, Williams G.
Int J Dermatol. 2003 Apr;42(4):274-80.

Antibacterial therapy for acne: a guide to selection and use of systemic agents.
Tan HH.
Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003;4(5):307-14. Review.

[The Medical Products Agency is following up Roaccutane to assure patients’ safety].
Gerdén B, Sjölin-Forsberg G, Trolin I.
Lakartidningen. 2003 Mar 6;100(10):870. Swedish.

Too much disclosure of product risks? CBC television, SOGC, and Diane-35.
Mintzes B, Lexchin J, Lippman A, Ford AR.
J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2003 Apr;25(4):268-9; discussion 270-3.

Less estrogen in new oral contraceptive.
[No authors listed]
Am J Nurs. 2003 Apr;103(4):111-2.

Isotretinoin-induced bilateral sacroiliitis.
Bachmeyer C, Charoud A, Turc Y, Callot V, Blum L, Aractingi S.
Dermatology. 2003;206(3):285-6.

Clinical evidence of the endocrinological influence of a triphasic oral contraceptive containing norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol in treating women with acne vulgaris. A pilot study.
Sator PG, Schmidt JB, Hönigsmann H.
Dermatology. 2003;206(3):241-8.

Hypothesis: how could acne confer protection against malignant hematological disease.
Namazi MR.
J Dermatol Sci. 2003 Apr;31(2):165.

The use of low dose oral contraceptives for the management of acne.
Lemay A, Langley RG.
Skin Therapy Lett. 2002 Dec;7(10):1-5.

Nonablative radiofrequency for active acne vulgaris: the use of deep dermal heat in the treatment of moderate to severe active acne vulgaris (thermotherapy): a report of 22 patients.
Ruiz-Esparza J, Gomez JB.
Dermatol Surg. 2003 Apr;29(4):333-9; discussion 339.

A report of clinical trial conducted on Toto ointment and soap products.
Alebiosu CO, Ogunledun A, Ogunleye DS.
J Natl Med Assoc. 2003 Jan;95(1):95-105.

Pyoderma gangrenosum, acne conglobata, and IgA gammopathy.
Birnkrant MJ, Papadopoulos AJ, Schwartz RA, Lambert WC.
Int J Dermatol. 2003 Mar;42(3):213-6.

Two new adverse effects of isotretinoin.
Charalabopoulos K, Papalimneou V, Charalabopoulos A, Hatzis J.
Br J Dermatol. 2003 Mar;148(3):593.

Antibiotic-resistant acne: lessons from Europe.
Ross JI, Snelling AM, Carnegie E, Coates P, Cunliffe WJ, Bettoli V, Tosti G, Katsambas A, Galvan Peréz Del Pulgar JI, Rollman O, Török L, Eady EA, Cove JH.
Br J Dermatol. 2003 Mar;148(3):467-78.

New drugs and dosage forms.
[No authors listed]
Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2003 Mar 1;60(5):416.

[Doubtful re-evaluation of Roaccutane].
Padoan SM.
Lakartidningen. 2003 Feb 13;100(7):545. Swedish.

Acne vulgaris. Current treatment approaches.
Vernon P.
Adv Nurse Pract. 2003 Feb;11(2):59-62.

Anti-acne effects of Oriental herb extracts: a novel screening method to select anti-acne agents.
Nam C, Kim S, Sim Y, Chang I.
Skin Pharmacol Appl Skin Physiol. 2003 Mar-Apr;16(2):84-90.

Seijo-bofu-to, Jumi-haidoku-to and Toki-shakuyaku-san suppress rashes and incidental symptoms in acne patients.
Higaki S, Toyomoto T, Morohashi M.
Drugs Exp Clin Res. 2002;28(5):193-6.

Overall results of the BEST study following treatment of patients with mild to moderate acne.
Weiss J, Shavin J, Davis MW.
Cutis. 2003 Feb;71(2 Suppl):10-7. Review.

Improving patient satisfaction and acne severity in patients with mild to moderate acne: the BEST study.
Weiss J, Shavin J, Davis MW.
Cutis. 2003 Feb;71(2 Suppl):3-4. Review.

Overview of existing research and information linking isotretinoin (accutane), depression, psychosis, and suicide.
O’Donnell J.
Am J Ther. 2003 Mar-Apr;10(2):148-59. Review.

Optimizing treatment with topical tazarotene.
Guenther LC.
Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003;4(3):197-202. Review.

Taking advantage of a side effect of isotretinoin.
Cortese C, Corona R.
Arch Dermatol. 2003 Mar;139(3):376-7.

Key developments in dermatology.
Stollery NA.
Practitioner. 2003 Feb;247(1643):75, 79, 82 passim. Review.

Clinical findings with the oral contraceptive combination ethinylestradiol/dienogest in the Czech Republic.
Golbs S, Domhardt R, Presl J, Ganev M, Wisser KH, Zimmermann T.
Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 2002 Dec;24(10):689-96.

Clinical findings with the oral contraceptive combination ethinylestradiol/dienogest in Poland.
Golbs S, Domhardt R, Radowicky S, Kaluzny Z, Wisser KH, Zimmermann T.
Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 2002 Nov;24(9):585-92.

The risk of venous thromboembolism in women prescribed cyproterone acetate in combination with ethinyl estradiol: a nested cohort analysis and case-control study.
Seaman HE, de Vries CS, Farmer RD.
Hum Reprod. 2003 Mar;18(3):522-6.

Differences in the use of combined oral contraceptives amongst women with and without acne.
Seaman HE, de Vries CS, Farmer RD.
Hum Reprod. 2003 Mar;18(3):515-21.

Comedolysis by a lipohydroxyacid formulation in acne-prone subjects.
Uhoda E, Piérard-Franchimont C, Piérard GE.
Eur J Dermatol. 2003 Jan-Feb;13(1):65-8.

The use of lymecycline in the treatment of moderate to severe acne vulgaris: a comparison of the efficacy and safety of two dosing regimens.
Dubertret L, Alirezai M, Rostain G, Lahfa M, Forsea D, Niculae BD, Simola M, Horvath A, Mizzi F.
Eur J Dermatol. 2003 Jan-Feb;13(1):44-8.

[An algorithm for the treatment of acne].
Dréno B, Beylot C, Chivot M, Faure M, Pawin H, Poli F, Revuz J.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;130(1 Pt 2):151-2. French.

[Acne: skin care].
Poli F.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;130(1 Pt 2):148-50. Review. French.

[Hormonal treatments of acne].
Faure M, Drapier-Faure E.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;130(1 Pt 2):142-7. Review. French.

[Treatment of severe acne].
Berbis P.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;130(1 Pt 2):136-41. Review. French.

[Treatment of mild to moderate acne].
Chivot M.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;130(1 Pt 2):132-5. Review. French.

[Severe acne].
Humbert P.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;130(1 Pt 2):117-20. Review. French.

[Polymorphous juvenile acne and adult acne].
Revuz J.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;130(1 Pt 2):113-6. Review. French.

[Neonatal, infantile and pre-puberty acne].
Cambazard F.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;130(1 Pt 2):107-12. Review. French.

[What’s new concerning the pathophysiology of acne?].
Auffret N.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;130(1 Pt 2):101-6. Review. French.

[Therapeutic management of acne: some reflections].
Dréno B.
Ann Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;130(1 Pt 2):99-100. French.

Three cases of androgen-dependent disease associated with myotonic dystrophy.
Cooper SM, Dawber RP, Hilton-Jones D.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2003 Jan;17(1):56-8.

[Facial dermatitis. Acne, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis].
Marquart-Elbaz C, Cribier B.
Rev Prat. 2002 Dec 1;52(19):2185-90. French.

Progestogens with antiandrogenic properties.
Raudrant D, Rabe T.
Drugs. 2003;63(5):463-92. Review.

The role of innate immunity in the pathogenesis of acne.
Koreck A, Pivarcsi A, Dobozy A, Kemény L.
Dermatology. 2003;206(2):96-105. Review.

Eradication of Propionibacterium acnes by its endogenic porphyrins after illumination with high intensity blue light.
Ashkenazi H, Malik Z, Harth Y, Nitzan Y.
FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol. 2003 Jan 21;35(1):17-24.

Propionibacterial biofilms cannot explain antibiotic resistance but might contribute to some cases of antibiotic recalcitrant acne.
Coates T, Eady A, Cove J.
Br J Dermatol. 2003 Feb;148(2):366-7.

Antibiotic-resistant Propionibacteria acnes may not be the major issue clinically or microbiologically in acne.
Burkhart CN, Burkhart CG.
Br J Dermatol. 2003 Feb;148(2):365-6.

Acne, isotretinoin treatment and acute depression.
Ng CH, Tam MM, Hook SJ.
World J Biol Psychiatry. 2001 Jul;2(3):159-61.

Drug-induced hepatitis with autoimmune features during minocycline therapy.
Abe M, Furukawa S, Takayama S, Michitaka K, Minami H, Yamamoto K, Horiike N, Onji M.
Intern Med. 2003 Jan;42(1):48-52.

Different effectiveness of cyproterone acetate doses in treatment of acne.
De Leo V, Morgante G.
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2003 Feb;58(2):246.

A microbiological approach to acne vulgaris.
Lovecková Y, Havlíková I.
Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub. 2002 Dec;146(2):29-32.

Less common methods to treat acne.
Kaminsky A.
Dermatology. 2003;206(1):68-73. Review.

Update and future of hormonal therapy in acne.
Thiboutot D, Chen W.
Dermatology. 2003;206(1):57-67. Review.

Propionibacterium acnes resistance: a worldwide problem.
Eady EA, Gloor M, Leyden JJ.
Dermatology. 2003;206(1):54-6. Review.

Update and future of systemic acne treatment.
Zouboulis CC, Piquero-Martin J.
Dermatology. 2003;206(1):37-53. Review.

Topical treatment in acne: current status and future aspects.
Gollnick HP, Krautheim A.
Dermatology. 2003;206(1):29-36. Review.

Acne in infancy and acne genetics.
Herane MI, Ando I.
Dermatology. 2003;206(1):24-8. Review.

New aspects in acne inflammation.
Toyoda M, Morohashi M.
Dermatology. 2003;206(1):17-23. Review.

Comedogenesis: some aetiological, clinical and therapeutic strategies.
Cunliffe WJ, Holland DB, Clark SM, Stables GI.
Dermatology. 2003;206(1):11-6. Review.

Epidemiology of acne.
Dreno B, Poli F.
Dermatology. 2003;206(1):7-10.

Herbal medicines for treatment of bacterial infections: a review of controlled clinical trials.
Martin KW, Ernst E.
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2003 Feb;51(2):241-6. Review.

A case of infantile acne due to pityrosporum.
Kang SK, Jee MS, Choi JH, Sung KJ, Moon KC, Koh JK.
Pediatr Dermatol. 2003 Jan-Feb;20(1):68-70.

Basis for a proposed reference dose (RfD) for dioxin of 1-10 pg/kg-day: a weight of evidence evaluation of the human and animal studies.
Greene JF, Hays S, Paustenbach D.
J Toxicol Environ Health B Crit Rev. 2003 Mar-Apr;6(2):115-59. Review.

The rationale for using a topical retinoid for inflammatory acne.
Millikan LE.
Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003;4(2):75-80. Review.

Anti-inflammatory effects of erythromycin and tetracycline on Propionibacterium acnes induced production of chemotactic factors and reactive oxygen species by human neutrophils.
Jain A, Sangal L, Basal E, Kaushal GP, Agarwal SK.
Dermatol Online J. 2002 Oct;8(2):2.

[Syndrome differentiation and typing of traditional Chinese medicine and the clinical efficacy in 148 cases of acne vulgaris].
Yang JF.
Hunan Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao. 2001 Jun 28;26(3):219-20. Chinese.

Pseudotumor cerebri induced by minocycline therapy for acne vulgaris.
Mochizuki K, Takahashi T, Kano M, Terajima K, Hori N.
Jpn J Ophthalmol. 2002 Nov-Dec;46(6):668-72.

Minocycline hypersensitivity reaction with acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Roca B, Calvo B, Ferrer D.
Intensive Care Med. 2003 Feb;29(2):338.

Management of acne.
Liao DC.
J Fam Pract. 2003 Jan;52(1):43-51. Review.

Doxycycline-induced hypoglycemia in a nondiabetic young man.
Basaria S, Braga M, Moore WT.
South Med J. 2002 Nov;95(11):1353-4.

Minocycline for acne vulgaris: efficacy and safety.
Garner SE, Eady EA, Popescu C, Newton J, Li WA.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(1):CD002086. Review.

The association between depression and isotretinoin use in acne.
Ng CH, Schweitzer I.
Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 2003 Feb;37(1):78-84.

Adrenomedullin: expression and possible role in human skin and hair growth.
Müller FB, Müller-Röver S, Korge BP, Kapas S, Hinson JP, Philpott MP.
Br J Dermatol. 2003 Jan;148(1):30-8.

Single-pass carbon dioxide versus multiple-pass Er:YAG laser skin resurfacing: a comparison of postoperative wound healing and side-effect rates.
Tanzi EL, Alster TS.
Dermatol Surg. 2003 Jan;29(1):80-4.

[Depression caused by an anti-acne agent].
Robusto O.
Acta Med Port. 2002 Jul-Aug;15(4):325-6. Portuguese.

New light therapy for acne.
[No authors listed]
FDA Consum. 2002 Nov-Dec;36(6):6.

Topical alpha-tocotrienol supplementation inhibits lipid peroxidation but fails to mitigate increased transepidermal water loss after benzoyl peroxide treatment of human skin.
Weber SU, Thiele JJ, Han N, Luu C, Valacchi G, Weber S, Packer L.
Free Radic Biol Med. 2003 Jan 15;34(2):170-6.