Teenagers may someday have one less issue to complain about. Groundbreaking new research suggests that an acne treatment may be on the horizon. The research, which was published this week in the journal Nature Communications, delves into the genetic pathways that generate unattractive blemishes – and may hold the key to developing novel remedies.
According to researchers, the results might enhance the quality of life for acne sufferers worldwide. These acne-afflicted people report significant negative effects on their mental and sociological well-being.
The researchers compared the genetic data of over 20,000 persons with acne globally to the data of 595,000 people who did not have acne. Scientists found 29 novel genetic variations that are more common in patients with acne as a result of their studies. A total of 46 identified variations have been linked to acne in total.
The research also found that people who had more of the acne-related genetic variations had worse outbreaks.
Acne DNA markers might aid scientists in developing more tailored therapies. Furthermore, the scientists stated that several of the newly identified variations had previously been connected with other hair, skin, and nail issues, suggesting that upcoming acne treatments might draw from effective therapies developed with other recognized dermatologic problems.
“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 to disentangle some of these causes, and find the best way to treat the condition. This is a really promising area for further study, and opens up a lot of avenues for research.” explained Michael Simpson, from the Genomic Medicine Group at King’s College London.
This new study might be the missing piece for scientists who are looking for an acne cure.
