Research & Publications - Current Research
Acne
Although acne represents one of the most common skin problems seen in
dermatology, much remains unknown regarding the exact causes of this condition.
Diane M. Thiboutot, M.D. has been involved in acne research for many years. The
scope of our acne research program has dramatically expanded with the
establishment of a dermatology basic research laboratory in the Biomedical
Research Building. The work in this laboratory is under the direction of Dr.
Thiboutot, and is centered on learning more about the role that hormones play in
causing acne. Dr. Thiboutot and her laboratory staff are trying to determine if
there are differences in hormone production in the skin of people with acne
compared to those without acne. They are also interested in finding out what
changes occur in the skin that can result in adult acne. So far, they have
discovered new facts about a particular enzyme in the skin which takes part in
producing hormones in the oil glands. Based on the findings from her laboratory
here at Hershey, Dr. Thiboutot is also working with investigators from other
centers to develop new treatments for acne.
If you would like to have more information about our research programs,
funding, or volunteering for a study, please feel free to contact one of our
Clinical Trials Coordinator, Silvia Gosik, L.P.N., CCRC or Amy Longenecker, L.P.N.,
CCRC at (717)
531-5136.
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