New Acne Vaccine Targeting C. Acnes in Clinical Trials…Phase 2 Clinical Trials Underway With Early Positive Results
An acne vaccine is currently in clinical trials as a potential new treatment for acne vulgaris, but the important reality is that these are Phase I/II…
New Photoacoustic Therapy Device in Clinical Trials…Uses Sound Waves Combined With Light to Destroy Acne Bacteria
While photoacoustic therapy represents a promising frontier in medical device technology, the specific claim of a photoacoustic device currently in…
New AI-Guided Personalized Acne Protocol in Clinical Trials…Analyzes Skin Photos to Customize Treatment in Real Time
Artificial intelligence is beginning to personalize acne treatment by analyzing your skin photos in real time to recommend customized protocols.
New Anti-IL-17 Biologic in Clinical Trials…Originally for Psoriasis Shows Unexpected Benefit for Nodulocystic Acne
Researchers are exploring whether anti-IL-17 biologics, a class of drugs originally developed to treat psoriasis, could offer a breakthrough for patients…
New CRISPR Gene Therapy for Acne in Clinical Trials…Researchers Exploring Genetic Modification of Sebaceous Glands
Researchers are exploring CRISPR gene therapy as a potential new approach to treating acne, but not exactly in the way the headlines might suggest.
New JAK Inhibitor Cream in Clinical Trials…Originally for Eczema Now Being Tested for Severe Inflammatory Acne
Despite the title’s premise, current clinical evidence does not support JAK inhibitor creams being tested specifically to treat severe inflammatory acne.
New Nitric Oxide-Releasing Gel in Clinical Trials…Kills Acne Bacteria Through Oxidative Stress Without Resistance Development
A new class of acne treatment based on nitric oxide is demonstrating a remarkable ability to kill acne bacteria in clinical trials without the resistance…
New Bacteriophage Therapy in Clinical Trials…Uses Viruses That Target P. Acnes Bacteria Without Antibiotic Resistance
Bacteriophage therapy is moving from laboratory concept to human clinical trials as a potential treatment for acne-causing bacteria that have become…
Online Acne Kit Subscription Costs $180/Month…In-Person Dermatology Visit Plus Rx Costs $80 Copay Plus $20 Medication
Online acne subscription services do not actually cost $180 per month—current pricing ranges from roughly $20 to $59 per month, depending on the service.
Medspa Microneedling Costs $800/Session…Dermatologist RF Microneedling Costs $1,200 but More Effective
Yes, medspa microneedling typically costs around $800 per session in many metropolitan areas, while dermatologist-administered RF (radiofrequency)…