Abstract Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) is a well-known acne-inducing factor which causes inflammatory skin lesions by enhancing cytokine production through toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2). Green tea extract catechin has been documented to possess anti-inflammatory effects. However, little is known about the mechanisms involved or any direct effect of green tea catechin on acne. The present study investigated the therapeutic effects and mechanism of polyphenon-60, also known as green tea catechin compound, on acne in vitro and in vivo. In a clinical study using topical polyphenon-60 treatment, acne patients showed symptomatic improvement with decrease in the number of comedos and pustules. To investigate the mechanism underlying the activity of polyphenon-60 in acne thera...MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please support the Doctors In Chains campaign for the medics tortured and sentenced for up to 15 years in Bahrain. #FreeDoctors read more..
Friday, 6 July 2012
Propionibacterium Acnes-Therapeutic Effect-Direct Effect-Acne Patients
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Antibiotics For Acne Patients-Propionibacterium Acnes-Breast Cancer-Skin Centre
Conclusions Antibiotic-resistant P. acnes is prevalent in Hong Kong. Dermatologists should be more vigilant in prescribing antibiotics for acne patients. (Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology) read more..
Less weight = clearer skin
Here may be another reason to lose weight: Recent research has found evidence linking obesity to acne. (Source: Health Facts and Fears) read more..
Health Tip: Wash Skin Properly
To keep it clean and help prevent acne (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Dermatology)MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please have a look at this new site driven by MedWorm: The Breast Cancer Daily read more..
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Adverse Drug Reactions-Comparative Analysis-French National-Acne Patients-Antibiotics
Title: Acne Patients Who Take Antibiotics May Get More Sore ThroatsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/23/2011 11:01:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/23/2011 (Source: MedicineNet Skin General) read more..
Overweight Teen Girls May Have Higher Acne Risk
Title: Overweight Teen Girls May Have Higher Acne RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/16/2012 6:06:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 1/17/2012 (Source: MedicineNet Skin General) read more..
Comparative analysis of adverse drug reactions to cyclines: results of a French national survey and review of the literature
Conclusions: In the absence of markedly better efficacy against the various cycline indications, the minocycline benefit/risk ratio was clearly lower than that of doxycycline, and possibly those of lymecycline and metacycline. In light of these findings, minocycline should no longer be considered first-line therapy for inflammatory skin disorders, especially acne. (Source: British Journal of Dermatology) read more..