Adermio's analyses, scores and recommendations are grounded in the published dermatological and nutritional literature: medical society guidelines, randomized clinical trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Tap any reference to read it.
Acne — understanding & management
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Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris
Reynolds RV, Yeung H, Cheng CE, et al. — J Am Acad Dermatol, 2024
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Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris
Zaenglein AL, Pathy AL, Schlosser BJ, et al. — J Am Acad Dermatol, 2016
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European evidence-based (S3) guideline for the treatment of acne — update 2016
Nast A, Dréno B, Bettoli V, et al. — J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 2016
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Development and evaluation of a Global Acne Severity Scale (GEA Scale) suitable for France and Europe
Dréno B, Poli F, Pawin H, et al. — J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol, 2011
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Acne vulgaris
Williams HC, Dellavalle RP, Garner S — Lancet, 2012
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Adult female acne: a guide to clinical practice
Bagatin E, Freitas THP, Rivitti-Machado MC, et al. — An Bras Dermatol, 2019
Skincare actives
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Randomised, controlled trial of the efficacy and safety of adapalene gel 0.1% and tretinoin cream 0.05% in patients with acne vulgaris
Cunliffe WJ, Danby FW, Dunlap F, et al. — Eur J Dermatol, 2002
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Topical benzoyl peroxide for acne
Yang Z, Zhang Y, Lazic Mosler E, et al. — Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2020
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Topical nicotinamide compared with clindamycin gel in the treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris
Shalita AR, Smith JG, Parish LC, et al. — Int J Dermatol, 1995
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A systematic review to evaluate the efficacy of azelaic acid in the management of acne, rosacea, melasma and skin aging
King S, Campbell J, Rowe R, et al. — J Cosmet Dermatol, 2023
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Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
Chen X, Wang S, Yang M, Li L — BMJ Open, 2018
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Efficacy of topical vitamin C in melasma and photoaging: a systematic review
Correia G, Magina S — J Cosmet Dermatol, 2023
Ingredient comedogenicity
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Comedogenicity of current therapeutic products, cosmetics, and ingredients in the rabbit ear
Fulton JE Jr, Pay SR, Fulton JE III — J Am Acad Dermatol, 1984
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A re-evaluation of the comedogenicity concept
Draelos ZD, DiNardo JC — J Am Acad Dermatol, 2006
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Is the rabbit ear model, in its present state, prophetic of acnegenicity?
Frank SB — J Am Acad Dermatol, 1982
Sun protection
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Sunscreen and prevention of skin aging: a randomized trial
Hughes MCB, Williams GM, Baker P, Green AC — Ann Intern Med, 2013
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Photoprotection for skin of all color: consensus and clinical guidance from an expert panel
Rigel DS, Taylor SC, Lim HW, et al. — J Am Acad Dermatol, 2022
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A randomized, double blinded, split-face study of the efficacy of using a broad spectrum sunscreen with anti-inflammatory agent to reduce post inflammatory hyperpigmentation after picosecond laser
Puaratanaarunkon T, Asawanonda P — Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol, 2022
Hydration & skin barrier
Pregnancy & skincare safety
Diet & skin
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A low-glycemic-load diet improves symptoms in acne vulgaris patients: a randomized controlled trial
Smith RN, Mann NJ, Braue A, et al. — Am J Clin Nutr, 2007
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Clinical and histological effect of a low glycaemic load diet in treatment of acne vulgaris in Korean patients: a randomized, controlled trial
Kwon HH, Yoon JY, Hong JS, et al. — Acta Derm Venereol, 2012
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Dairy intake and acne vulgaris: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 78,529 children, adolescents, and young adults
Juhl CR, Bergholdt HKM, Miller IM, et al. — Nutrients, 2018
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Effects of diet on acne and its response to treatment
Baldwin H, Tan J — Am J Clin Dermatol, 2021
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Effect of dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acid and gamma-linolenic acid on acne vulgaris: a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial
Jung JY, Kwon HH, Hong JS, et al. — Acta Derm Venereol, 2014
Sleep, stress & skin
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