"Acne Vulgaris" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A chronic disorder of the pilosebaceous apparatus associated with an increase in sebum secretion. It is characterized by open comedones (blackheads), closed comedones (whiteheads), and pustular nodules. The cause is unknown, but heredity and age are predisposing factors.
| Descriptor ID |
D000152
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C17.800.030.150 C17.800.794.111
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Acne Vulgaris" by people in Profiles.
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Evaluating the Readability of the iPledge Comprehension Assessment and its Impact on Isotretinoin Accessibility. Pediatr Dermatol. 2025 Mar-Apr; 42(2):413-414.
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Teratogenic, unregulated, vitamin A acne supplements, and Roe v Wade: Response to "The Supreme Court abortion ban impact on dermatology". J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 05; 88(5):e289.
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Montelukast as an effective adjuvant in the treatment of moderate acne vulgaris. Dermatol Ther. 2022 10; 35(10):e15770.
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The New Face of Preadolescent and Adolescent Acne: Beyond the Guidelines. J Fam Pract. 2022 07; 71(6 Suppl):S63-S70.
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A Case of Myelofibrosis and Myelodysplasia Identified Following Exposure to Isotretinoin. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2021 01; 43(1):e136-e137.
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A mixed-methods study of coping and depression in adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. 2019 Mar; 31(3):189-197.
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Evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric acne. Pediatrics. 2013 May; 131 Suppl 3:S163-86.
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Case 181: synovitis acne pustulosis hyperostosis osteitis (SAPHO) syndrome. Radiology. 2012 May; 263(2):613-7.
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Medical and psychosocial impact of acne. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2010 Jun; 29(2 Suppl 1):9-12.
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Perspectives on therapeutic options for acne: an update. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2010 Jun; 29(2 Suppl 1):13-6.