A first in world history: 'Acne vaccine' is being developed

There has been a promising development for acne, one of the most common skin problems of the teenage years. A French pharmaceutical company is working to develop an acne vaccine, which will be the first in the world history.

This experimental vaccine has the potential to be an alternative to current long-term treatments. If clinical trials are completed successfully, it will be a revolutionary step in acne treatment.

WHAT KIND OF CHANGE CAN ACNE VACCINE MAKE?

This new vaccine could "reshape the acne treatment landscape," a Sanofi spokesperson told Live Science.

Current treatments include antibiotics, hormonal contraceptives and retinoids, but these methods require long-term use and can have some side effects.

According to Sputnik Turkey, the newly developed acne vaccine can make this process easier, shorten the treatment period and minimize side effects.

THE GLOBAL DIMENSION OF THE ACNE PROBLEM

Acne is an inflammatory skin disease that affects approximately 95% of individuals, especially between the ages of 11 and 30. This condition, which begins with the blockage of hair follicles and pores, is mostly seen on the face, back, upper arms and trunk. Hormonal changes, genetic predisposition and Cutibacterium acnes bacteria found on the skin are among the main causes of acne.

WHAT STAGE IS THE NEW VACCINE AT?

Sanofi is currently conducting early-stage clinical trials in adults with moderate to severe facial acne. However, the vaccine is still in its early stages and data has not been made public. More information on the vaccine’s efficacy and safety will be needed.

The difference between current acne treatment methods and the vaccine

The methods used in acne treatments to date include:

• Topical retinoids
• Oral antibiotics
• Hormonal treatments
• Light and laser treatments

However, these methods can cause various side effects in long-term use. The acne vaccine developed by Sanofi aims to eliminate these problems and increase the quality of life of users.

The development of such a vaccine for acne, which affects the lives of millions of people around the world, is considered a groundbreaking development in the field of dermatology.