Treating acne. A practical guide.
Acne is the most common skin disorder affecting adolescents. Although there is no cure for acne, most patients benefit from currently available medications, and most can be managed effectively by the primary care provider. By offering this care, the clinician can reduce the emotional burden of acne and help prevent the permanent scarring commonly seen in the past.
Department of Pediatrics, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. krowchuk@wfubmc.edu
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D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012176:Retinoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D012176:Retinoids