ReviewAnnals of dermatology2024
A Comprehensive Review of the Acne Grading Scale in 2023.
Review in Annals of dermatology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07473895 (Efficacy and Safety of Topical 5% Spironolactone Gel Nano-Formulation Versus 0.1% Adapalene Gel in the Management of Acne Vulgaris), which is not on this map. Cited by 20 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Efficacy and Safety of Topical 5% Spironolactone Gel Nano-Formulation Versus 0.1% Adapalene Gel in the Management of Acne Vulgaris: A Split-Face Study
Who cites it
20 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The Burden of Acne Vulgaris on Health-Related Quality of Life and Psychosocial Well-Being Domains: A Systematic Review.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2026Pooled it
- Current state of research on acupuncture for acne: a scoping review.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Pooled it
- Comparative Efficacy of Topical N-Acetylcysteine-Doxycycline versus Benzoyl Peroxide-Doxycycline in Moderate Acne Vulgaris: An Add-on Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2026Article
- The cumulative effect of multiple high-sugar and high-fat dietary patterns on acne vulgaris in school aged children: a cross-sectional study in Shanghai.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Predictive Value of First-Trimester Serum TREM2 and SIGLEC1 Levels for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with PCOS.International journal of general medicine · 2026Article
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- Global Trends and Hotspot Analysis of Nanomaterials in the Field of Acne: A Bibliometric Perspective.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
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- Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Young College Girls: A Cross-Sectional Study.Cureus · 2025Article
- Deep Learning-Based Acne Severity Classification Using Standardized Facial Images of Japanese Patients.Cureus · 2025Article
- PRACT-India: Practical Recommendations on Acne Care and Medical Treatment in India-A Modified Delphi Consensus.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Artificial Intelligence in the Assessment and Grading of Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Review
- From Monotherapy to Adjunctive Therapies: Application of Dermocosmetics in Acne Management Across Australia and New Zealand.The Australasian journal of dermatology · 2025Review
- Adolescent acne: association to sex, puberty, testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.Endocrine connections · 2025Article
- Depression among patients with acne vulgaris: does disease severity matter?Archives of dermatological research · 2025Article
- Plant-Based Foods for Chronic Skin Diseases: A Focus on the Mediterranean Diet.Current nutrition reports · 2025Review
- Enhanced Tolerability and Improved Outcomes in Acne Management: A Real-World Study of Dermocosmetic Adjunctive Therapy.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Observational
- Effectiveness of Photodynamic Therapy, 2% Salicylic Acid, and Their Combination for Moderate Acne.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2025Article
- Exploring Acne Treatments: From Pathophysiological Mechanisms to Emerging Therapies.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Managing common dermatologic needs in transgender and gender-diverse adolescents.Current pediatrics reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
Acne is a common skin inflammatory condition that can significantly affect the patient's quality of life. Therefore, accurate assessment scales are very important for treatment and management of acne vulgaris. This review article issues a comprehensive review of various acne severity assessment scales. In this text, the authors review the acne grading scales, such as the Pillsbury scale, Cook's acne grading scale, Leeds acne grading system, Global Acne Grading System, and investigator's global assessment, etc. And we delve into the characteristics, advantages, limitations, and applicability of these scales. The acne grading scale to be developed in the future should be objective, accurate, comprehensive, easy to use, and applicable in a variety of clinics and research settings. Current technologies, such as artificial intelligence, could potentially contribute to the development of ideal acne grading scales that meet unmet needs.
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