Research and Acne Information
What Research Is Being Done
on Acne?
Medical researchers are working on new drugs to treat
acne, particularly topical antibiotics to replace some of those in current
use. As with many other types of bacterial infections, doctors are finding
that, over time, the bacteria that are associated with acne are becoming
resistant to treatment with certain antibiotics. Research is also being
conducted by industry on the potential side effects of isotretinoin
and the long-term use of medicines used for treating acne.
Scientists are working on other means of treating acne.
For example, researchers are studying the biology of sebaceous cells
and testing a laser in laboratory animals to treat acne by disrupting
sebaceous glands. Scientists are also studying the treatment of androgenic
disorders, including acne, in men by inhibiting an enzyme that changes
testosterone to a more potent androgen.
Where Can People Find More
Information on Acne?
British Association of Dermatologists
4 Fitzroy Square
London W1T 5HQ
Tel: 0207-383-0266
Fax: 0207-388-5263
Email: admin@bad.org.uk
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
Phone: 301-495-4484 or 877-22-NIAMS (226-4267) (free of charge)
TTY: 301-565-2966
Fax: 301-718-6366
www.niams.nih.gov
NIAMS provides information about various forms of arthritis
and rheumatic disease and bone, muscle, joint, and skin diseases. It
distributes patient and professional education materials and refers
people to other sources of information. Additional information and updates
can also be found on the NIAMS Web site.
American Academy of Dermatology
P.O. Box 4014
Schaumburg, IL 60168-4014
Phone: 847-330-0230 or 888-462-3376 (free of charge)
Fax: 847-330-0050
www.aad.org
This national organization can provide referrals to dermatologists.
It also publishes a brochure on acne for adults and a fact sheet for
young people. These are available on the organization's Web site or
can be obtained by calling or writing to the academy.
Acknowledgments
The NIAMS gratefully acknowledges the assistance of Robert
Katz, M.D., Rockville, MD; Larry Miller, M.D., Chevy Chase, MD; Alan
Moshell, M.D., NIAMS, NIH; Gary Peck, M.D., Washington Hospital Center,
Washington, DC; and Maria Turner, M.D., National Cancer Institute, NIH,
in the preparation and review of this booklet.
The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and
Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a part of the National Institutes
of Health (NIH), is to support research into the causes, treatment,
and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the
training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research,
and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases.
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Information Clearinghouse is a public service sponsored by the NIAMS
that provides health information and information sources. Additional
information can be found on the NIAMS Web site at www.niams.nih.gov.
This booklet is not copyrighted. Readers are encouraged
to duplicate and distribute as many copies as needed.
Additional copies of this booklet are available from
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal
and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Information Clearinghouse
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
NIH Publication No. 01-4998
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