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Pyruvic Acid In The Treatment Of Acne
By A J Jackson
Summary of research:
Acne is one of the most common dermatological diseases, affecting about 50 % of adolescents. Different chemical peelings are used in local treatment, either alone or in association with other therapies. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of chemical peeling with pyruvic acid for treatment of mild to moderate papulo - pustular Acne.
The researchers methods: The researchers conducted an open - label study in which patients affected by mild to moderate papulo - pustular were treated with 40 - 50 % pyruvic acid every 2 weeks for a total of 3 - 4 months. Forty patients ( 26 women and 14 men ), ranging in age from 18 to 30 years, were enrolled in the study. Evaluations of sebum production and skin hydration were performed before and after treatment in 24 patients.
The outcome
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of this Research: Complete remission was observed in 16 patients ( 40 % ), limited remission was detected in 20 patients ( 50 % ), and no improvement was pragmatic in four patients ( 10 % ). No side - effects were observed during or after treatment. Post - treatment evaluation of sebum production in 24 patients revealed a reduction in sebum levels in all patients. Post - treatment values of cutaneous hydration did not vary significantly from pretreatment values in the 24 patients evaluated.
The Report's Conclusions: The results of our study make evident that peeling with pyruvic acid trust be considered an effective, safe and well - tolerated ploy in the treatment of patients affected by mild to moderate papulo - pustular Acne.
Report Title: The use of pyruvic acid in the treatment of Acne.
Researcher ( s ): Cotellessa C, Manunta T, Ghersetich I, Brazzini B, Peris K
From Journal: J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 18 ( 3 ): 275 - 8 2004
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Adam Jackson is a medical writer / researcher specialising in effective, natural solutions to common health problems. He is a qualified Reciprocal medical practitioner and a invalid columnist for the Nursing Times & Editor of http://www.internethealthlibrary.com . He has written seven books which have been published around the world & translated thing 27 languages. He has a special notice in skin care.
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