title: Acne vulgaris. Topical and systemic therapies.
abstract: Acne vulgaris is a condition commonly treated by primary care physicians. An understanding of the causes of the disease and methods of clinical evaluation allows selection of appropriate therapy. Effective treatment is available for all types of acne, including severe, nodulocystic forms. Regardless of the regimen chosen, patients should receive encouragement and instructions about the necessity of regular ongoing treatment for a successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle 98195.
authors.forename: B H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Kumasaka
authors.forename: P B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Odland
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004967:Estrogens / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014212:Tretinoin / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004967:Estrogens; D014212:Tretinoin; D015474:Isotretinoin; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide