Author: slowly release date: 2018-12-18
Large genetic studies of acne patients may lay the foundation for new therapies. The study analyzed 27,000 people of DNA, including 5,000 patients with severe acne, and identified more common genetic differences in people with this disease. Related results were published in the journal Nature-Communication.
The study found that many genetic variations affect the formation of hair follicles, making it an important but previously unknown risk factor in the development of acne.
Jonathan Barker of the National Institutes of Health in the UK led the research. He said that the progress made in the treatment of acne has been very small for decades. Barker hopes to take advantage of new genetic information or to promote more effective drugs and therapies for acne.
Acne is a common skin disease that affects 80% of people between the ages of 11 and 30. It can cause plaque, oily skin, and sometimes it feels hot or painful. In some cases, it can also cause severe discomfort and stress, and can cause permanent scars.
Currently the most effective acne treatment is isotretinoin. But the team said the drug produced a lot of side effects, including muscle pain and dry skin. Pregnant women who take it can also cause birth defects.
Source: Chinese Journal of Science
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