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Catherine Smith, a Professor of Dermatology and Therapeutics at St. John’s Institute of Dermatology, is thrilled that this research could lead to more favorable treatment outcomes.
“Despite major treatment advances in other skin conditions, progress in acne has been limited. As well as suffering from the symptoms of acne, individuals describe consequent profound negative impacts on their psychological and social wellbeing. It is exciting that this work opens up potential avenues to find treatments for them,” Smith said.
Micheal Simpson, head of the Genomic Medicine Group at King’s College London, also discussed how these genetic insights could aid doctors in pinpointing the cause of acne from person to person.
“We know that the causes of acne are complicated, with a mix of biological factors such as genetics and hormones, and environmental factors.
Understanding the genetics of the condition will help us disentangle some of these causes and find the best way to treat the condition. This is a really promising area for further study,” Simpson said.
In addition to discovering twenty-nine genetic variants associated with acne, the researchers also found that individuals with higher genetic risk have a greater chance of developing severe acne.
While the researchers acknowledge that further research is needed in this area, they are hopeful that this finding could aid in early intervention treatment.
To read the complete scientific study, visit the link here.
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