In this series, we review articles on the latest developments in dermatology and share key insights. It’s news you can use.

Today: Acne Scarring

Reviewed Article

Acne Scarring: Why We Should Act Sooner Rather Than Later from the journal Dermatology and Therapy. URL -https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13555-021-00562-4

Dréno, B., Stein Gold, L. Acne Scarring: Why We Should Act Sooner is Rather Than Later.Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 11, 1075–1078 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13555-021-00562-4

Key Takeaway: This commentary article published in the journal of Dermatologic Therapy reviews recent research into the pathophysiology of acne and acne scarring and reiterates the importance of preventative treatments for inflammation that leads to scarring, post-inflammatory lesions, and papules. The authors argue that while the role of transient erythema in the pathogenesis of acne lesions and scarring is still being questioned, the duration and severity of inflammatory papules have been identified as key drivers of acne scarring risk. 

News You Can Use: This new research into the pathogenesis of acne scarring gives you another reason to talk about risks and prevention of acne scarring with your patients and educate them about the role that inflammation and bacteria plays in development of acne lesions.