ReviewClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2018
Adult-onset acne: prevalence, impact, and management challenges.
Review in Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 36 papers.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Sexual Dysfunction in Female Patients With Adult Acne Vulgaris
Assessment of Serum Asprosin Level in Male Patients With Acne Vulgaris
Who cites it
36 citing papers in PubMed, 106 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of an Oral Probiotic in Acne Vulgaris.Acta dermato-venereologica · 2024Trial
- Efficacy and Safety of Topical Clascoterone Cream, 1%, for Treatment in Patients With Facial Acne: Two Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trials.JAMA dermatology · 2020Trial
- The Role of Dermocosmetics in Acne Management: Implications for Clinical Practice in Brazil.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Review
- The Prevalence and Characteristics of Adult Female Acne: A Cross-sectional Population-based Study.Acta dermato-venereologica · 2025Article
- Contribution of the combined oral contraceptive ethinylestradiol 20 µg/dienogest 2 mg, in the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris and its perceived psychological effects in young university women.International journal of women's dermatology · 2025Article
- Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Acne Vulgaris Severity in an Iranian Population: A Case-Control Study.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Clinical and Demographic Characteristics of Dermatoses with Bimodal Distribution Pattern: A Concise Review.Indian dermatology online journal · 2025Article
- Etiology of Adult Female Acne-Systematic Review.Health science reports · 2025Review
- Sex disparities in cost related medication non-adherence in acne vulgaris patients: a national cross-sectional study.Archives of dermatological research · 2025Article
- Is Acne the Same Around the World?The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2024Review
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- Adult Acne in Middle-age: Effects on Mental Health in General Population of the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966.Acta dermato-venereologica · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of Standard Therapy for Acne Vulgaris Based on Clinical Practice Guidelines in Indonesia.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2024Article
- Unveiling the Nuances of Adult Female Acne: A Comprehensive Exploration of Epidemiology, Treatment Modalities, Dermocosmetics, and the Menopausal Influence.International journal of women's health · 2024Review
- A Comprehensive Bibliographic Review Concerning the Efficacy of Organic Acids for Chemical Peels Treating Acne Vulgaris.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Cardiovascular and Metabolic Profile of Subjects with Acne in a Cohort of Middle-aged Patients: A General Population Study of 1,932 Subjects.Acta dermato-venereologica · 2023Article
- Real-World Case Studies Showing the Effective Use of Azelaic Acid in the Treatment, and During the Maintenance Phase, of Adult Female Acne Patients.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2023Article
- Review
- Acne, Microbiome, and Probiotics: The Gut-Skin Axis.Microorganisms · 2022Review
- Truncal Acne: An Overview.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
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Abstract
Acne is a multifactorial and inflammatory disease of pilosebaceous follicles, which affects most adolescents. Recent epidemiological data revealed a difference in adults affected by this disease. Women have a high prevalence and incidence when compared with men, especially after 25 years of age. In contrast to what was initially thought, most of these patients do not present endocrinopathy capable of leading to the development of the lesions. When present, polycystic ovarian syndrome is the main cause. However, in these cases, acne is rarely the only dermatological manifestation; hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are often present. The majority of the normoandrogenic acne patients present a history since adolescence, but in many cases the lesion distribution and intensity change with time. There is often a typical localization of the lesions in the lower third of the face and lateral region of the neck. Another interesting feature is related to the impact on quality of life (QoL), which is always intense. Often there are signs of depression, even when the lesions are mild. As most adult patients are women, in addition to the conventional options, there is also hormone treatment. Combined oral contraceptives and spironolactone are good options. Knowing more about the particularities in etiopathogenesis, impact on QoL, and specific treatment options is important to all dermatologists who face the challenge of treating acne in adults.
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