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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Novel approaches to treating acne and rosacea, combined with careful skin care, may reduce the severity and improve the appearance of both conditions, according to a speaker at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Jenny J. Kim, MD, PhD, said antibiotic therapy was the typical treatment for most acne cases in the past. However, mounting worry over the development of bacterial resistance spurred the birth of new treatments.
Kim highlighted the popularity of incorporating anti-inflammatories into therapies, such as an oral form of controlled-release low-dose doxycycline, to reduce redness and swelling associated with acne. Furthermore, combination therapies, which may include anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, are convenient for patients and may decrease resistance, according to Kim.
