Managing acne in adolescents.
Acne is the most common skin disorder affecting adolescents. Although no cure exists for acne, most patients benefit from currently available medications, and most can be managed effectively by their primary care providers. By offering this care, pediatricians can reduce the emotional burden of acne and help to prevent the permanent scarring so commonly seen in the past.
Krowchuk
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Department of Pediatrics, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA. krowchuk@wfubmc.edu
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male