Dermatology Conference Brief

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Read the latest research on acne treatments presented earlier this month at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting. For more meeting highlights, visiting this page.

The psychosocial burden of acne

Scars caused by acne can be both physical and emotional. Helping patients get the care they need starts with recognizing and addressing psychosocial issues that can be caused by acne, says Jonette E. Keri, M.D., Ph.D.

Dermatologists relying less on antibiotics for acne

Curbing use of antibiotics to treat acne has been challenging despite updated guidelines supporting limited use and the growing problem of bacterial resistance. But things seem to be changing for the better, says Diane M. Thiboutot, M.D.

Hormonal therapies for women with acne

Oral contraceptive pills and antiandrogen therapies may rival antibiotics for women with acne, according to research presented by Rachel V. Reynolds, M.D. at AAD earlier this month.

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