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6 Best Bacne Sprays for Hard-to-Reach Breakouts
Published May 26, 20261 min read
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Because you don’t need to be a contortionist to tackle body acne.
Key signals
- Protocol implicationIf you actively address acne, this is a data point worth logging, not a directive to change the protocol on its own.
Relevant concerns
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The Management of Acne in General Practice using Isotretinoin: A Scoping Review Protocol.
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Acne Vulgaris (Acne) is a common, chronic, cutaneous disorder associated with scarring, hyperpigmentation, and adverse psychological effects. The high prevalence of acne places a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide due to the cost of treatment. The high usage of antibiotics in the treatment of this condition also has a significant impact on the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance.
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Applications of bakuchiol in dermatology: Systematic review of the literature.
J Cosmet Dermatol · Dec 2022
Bakuchiol (BAK), a meroterpene phenol abundant in the plant Psoralea corylifolia, is an emerging cosmeceutical agent with promising anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. The trend for "clean" skincare products and search for anti-aging retinoid alternatives have poised BAK as a "must-have" ingredient in skincare. Our aim was to review the data for the applications of BAK in dermatology.
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Acne vulgaris is one of the most prevalent disorders affecting 9%-10% of the global population, representing as papules, pustules, and comedones, with a pathogenesis involving increased sebum production, C. acnes colonization, and inflammation. Conventional treatments like retinoids and antibiotics often cause side effects, thus diverting attention toward probiotics as an alternative therapy.
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