Top 4 Advances Transforming Acne Vulgaris Treatment in 2024

May 28th, 2024

American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)

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The latest in acne vulgaris treatments

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Back in February, MedEsthetics reported that The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) updated its guidelines for the management of acne vulgaris. The updates came after a systematic review published in January 2024 that produced 18 evidence-based recommendations and five good practice statements. Strong recommendations were made for topical benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, oral doxycycline, and antibiotics and their fixed-dose combinations. Since then, exciting treatment innovations seeking to target the source of the problem have been actively explored, including new formulations and surgical approaches.

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