Achieving visible results of treating acne can take time and patients can be frustrated and loose confidence in the ability of the practitioner to provide resoluti...

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In epidemiological terms, three studies conducted in Asia indicate that exposure to air pollutants may aggravate acne vulgaris and support the pathophysiological links between acne prevalence and high ambient pollution levels...

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Irrespective of age, acne patients report similar emotional effects to patients with psoriasis, which is traditionally regarded as the skin condition causing greatest disability...

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Poor adherence, which is higher in chronic conditions such as acne, is associated with treatment failure. Yet half of acne patients are at risk of it, as shown by an recent international survey...

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Altered bacterial colonization is believed to be one of the main elements contributing to the development of acne. This dysbiosis is associated with inflammation, one of the main factors in acne development...

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The regular daily use of facial cleansers designed for oily to acne-prone skin has been shown to improve seborrhea without causing rebound sebum overproduction after treatment discontinuation..

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Most people will suffer from acne at some point in their lives—we know 85 percent of teens are affected by acne, and it can persist throughout or reappear in adulthood. As understanding of the pathogenesis of acne evolves and improves, and additional effective therapies are brought to market, topical benzoyl peroxide (BP) and topical retinoids continue to remain first-line treatment options for a majority of our acne patients.1 And importantly, with recent shifts in drug regulation and market availability, these agents are now more readily accessible and potentially more affordable with availability over the counter (OTC).

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It is likely that there are a number of contributing factors to sensitive skin. These include host factors (age, gender, and ethnicity), cultural factors (personal habits and specific products), and environmental factors (heat, cold, humidity, and dryness)..

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Sensitive skin is generally defined as abnormal subclinical sensory responses to drugs, cosmetics and toiletries in the absence of visible signs of irritation. Common associated complaints include itching, burning, stinging, and tightness...

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Patients with sensitive skin rely on diagnostic skills and patience, as it is impossible to delineate responsible aetiological factors based on morphological characteristics and objective cutaneous signs...

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Sensitive skin, although now largely recognized as a genuine phenomenon of physiological origin, is still a subjective complaint with no consistent associations, no likely aetiologies defined, no predictable or classical visible signs of irritation, no immunological verifiable response, and no accepted and reproducible diagnostic test...

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Human skin is a complex barrier organ that provides an ecological niche for a wide range of microorganisms...

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The diagnosis and assessment of sensitive skin can be assisted by several sensory testing methods, from stinging tests with lactic acid (or capsaicin), occlusion tests, behind-the-knee tests, washing and exaggerated immersion tests, to the evaluation of itching and quantitative sensory testing (QST)...

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Sensitive skin is a syndrome defined by the occurrence of unpleasant sensations (stinging, burning, pain, pruritus, and tingling sensations) in response to stimuli that normally should not provoke such sensations.

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Altough, the judicious use of Topical corticosteroids is clearly warranted, recognition of undertreatment as a result of steroid phobiais also important.

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Several environmental factors are involved in the expression of atopic dermatitis, including microbial factors and factors maintaining or aggravating dry skin. Management includes two complementary aspects: treatment of eczema flatres and dry skin management...

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Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, lifelong condition for many patients, but its adult form is poorly characterized.

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The symbiosis between the skin and its microbiota depends on a complex “dialogue” and is necessary for healthy skin and an effective skin barrier function.

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AD is often described as a skin disease, but it can be extremely disabling and cause psychological problems for affected children and their families. Quality of Life (QoL) assessment in AD patients has shown that the disease is one of the most poorly rated...

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Most international dermatological societies issue regularly updated guidelines for the management of atopic dermatitis. Although the guidelines focus on medical treatments, the most recent emphasize the importance of adjunctive therapy, primarily moisturizers undefined emollients, to improve the skin’s barrier function...

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Valid and clinically meaningful outcome measures play a central role in both the interpretation of clinical trial results and the ongoing assessment of healthcare intervention to ensure that research can be translated into maximum patient benefit...

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Adjunctive therapy should be an integral part of the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) as recommended by international guidelines. It offers physicians the opportunity to offer comprehensive treatment to improve their patients’ condition, bringing many benefits..

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Carcinomas, basal cell carcinomas (BCC) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) are the most common cancers in humans. The highest rates are observed in Australia (>1000undefined100, 000 person-years for BCC) and the lowest rates in parts of Africa (< 1undefined100, 000 person-years for BCC)...

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Multiple approaches are used to treat melasma, but all include broad ultraviolet (UV)-spectrum sunscreens with UVB and UVA protection. But, to go further, adding absorbing pigments increase the protection against pigmentation due to visible light, leading to better absorption profiles...

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Guidelines for photoprotection and sun exposure recommend that everyone protects their skin from solar ultraviolet UV radiation exposure by seeking shade, wearing sun-protective clothing, and using a sunscreen with a sun-protection factor (SPF) of at least 30...

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Dermatologists, pediatricians, general practitioners and other healthcare professionals play an important role in skin cancer prevention. However, several studies reported that sun-protection ranks among the lowest topics of primary prevention discussed between physician and patients...

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Photodermatoses can be defined as skin disorders that are induced or exacerbated by UV radiation and are different from acute reactions such as sunburn. Sunburn and photoaging can occur in anyone exposed to sufficiently high levels of UV radiation...

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About 232,000 new melanoma cases are diagnosed worldwide every year, according to the World Health Organization. Although multiple genetic and phenotypic risk factors have been documented throughout the literature, the main causal factor remains sun exposure...

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A unique randomized trial of sunscreen application with 10-year aftermath have given evidence of the long-term efficacy of sunscreen in reducing melanoma incidence...

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Published in 2017, this paper reviews recent information on the relationship between skin microbiota and skin barrier function and considers mechanisms that may help to maintain it, particularly in the objective of rational development of skincare products...

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Research has demonstrated that managing skin microbiota is an effective new way to tackle some skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis...

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Atopic dermatitis is a complex condition with common features: very dry itchy skin and abnormalities of the immune, skin and microbial barrier, including a deficiency in the epithelial barrier protein filaggrin, colonization by S. aureus, and immune hypersensitivity...

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Human skin provides an ecological niche for a wide range of microorganisms. As the first line of physical and immunological defense, it is a complex barrier organ resulting from a symbiotic relationship between microbial communities in constant dialogue with the host via comple..

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Systemic cancer therapy, radiotherapy, or a combination of the two have improved the management of many malignancies as well as patient survival rates. However, they are also associated with uncomfortable and disfiguring cutaneous reactions, which remain an important issue for both patients and treating physicians...

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While radiodermatitis may resolve over time, it can profoundly affect the patient’s quality of life and may limit the treatment duration and dose delivered. That is why the authors of this paper have set the objective of reviewing the existing solutions to prevent or manage the symptoms of radiodermatitis in 2017...

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All cancer therapy-related cutaneous adverse effects are linked to skin barrier dysfunction. Therefore, maintaining the skin’s barrier function using appropriate skincare products may control the severity of symptoms...

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