Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology
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Acne

Acne is a common skin condition, particularly for teenagers and young adults.
 

Research overview

Acne vulgaris (better known as just acne) affects most people at some point during their lifetime. It is common during teenage years, but often affects adults into their 40’s.

Acne of all severities can affect a person’s quality of life and well-being, but acne scarring is permanent and has a significant effect on psychological health.

Although acne is a common skin condition, well conducted research studies into new and existing treatments for active acne and acne scarring are lacking. We aim to address this need through the projects listed below.

Ongoing projects


Acne-ID 
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A research study looking at different ways of dosing a tablet drug for severe acne called isotretinoin.

 Acne Care Online - Online support study which aims to create and test an online toolkit to support young people to effectively treat their acne.

 

All projects

ProjectDescriptionFundingStatus

Acne-ID - Acne Isotretinoin Dosing Study  

A research study looking at different ways of dosing a tablet drug for severe acne called isotretinoin. NIHR Health Technology Assessment  (NIHR151318) Ongoing
Acne Care Online Aims to create and test an online toolkit to support young people to effectively treat their acne. NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research (NIHR202852) Ongoing
SAFA - Spironolactone for Adult Female Acne A study to find out whether spironolactone tablets help women with acne. NIHR HTA 16/13/02 Published
Antimicrobial therapy in acne: a randomised controlled trial A trial to determine the relative efficacy and cost-effectiveness of five of the most commonly used antimicrobial preparations for treating mild to moderate facial acne in the community NIHR HTA Published

Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology

The University of Nottingham
Applied Health Research Building
University Park, Nottingham
NG7 2RD


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email: cebd@nottingham.ac.uk