title: Update on acne therapy.
abstract: Current therapy of acne vulgaris is very effective. It consists of a combination of topical comedolytic agents, antibacterial agents, and combinations of both. The use of systemic therapy with antibiotics, isotretinoin, and hormones is necessary for cystic acne. The management of patients with the various combinations of topical and systemic medications is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: O'Donoghue
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D007641:Keratolytic Agents