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Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 0 Americans annually.[AAD]
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U.S. Acne Treatment Market Growth

Market Value (USD Billions)
$5.00B
2022
$5.28B
2023
$5.57B
2024
$5.86B
2025
$6.15B
2026
$6.44B
2027
$6.72B
2028
$7.01B
2029
$7.27B
2030
The U.S. acne treatment market size was valued at $5.00 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $7.27 billion by 2030.[Fortune Business Insights]

Acne is such a widespread issue that affects many, and there are several factors that contribute to this.

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GENETIC FACTORS

Evidence shows that people with a family history of acne are more likely to have it themselves.

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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome and congenital adrenal hyperplasia can increase androgen levels, leading to acne.

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STRESS

Emotional stress can trigger or worsen acne by affecting hormones and inflammation.

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SKINCARE

Some skincare products or cosmetics can encourage acne formation despite being advertized as acne-free.

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MEDICATIONS/DRUGS

Some medications or drugs can provoke acne; this includes steroid medications as well.

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DIET

Based on studies, glycemic load and cow milk consumption contribute to the development of acne.

Our project addresses the problem of inflammation in acne, developing a biosensor-response system to detect inflammatory biomarkers and provide targeted treatment.

Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), an anti-inflammatory molecule, is only produced when both of the two inflammatory signals we targeted, nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide, pass the threshold levels.

Turn the dials to experiment with the threshold levels!

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Our project diagram represents the inducer molecules needed to produce the IAA output.

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Let's explore how our biosensor can help combat acne inflammation through our project, dermalogic!