title: Acne vulgaris: pathogenesis and therapeutic approach.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  This activity is designed for primary care providers, internists, and general audiences.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To provide the reader with a basic understanding of the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris and the rationale behind several treatment options. Clinicians should be aware of treatment strategies for various subtypes of acne vulgaris.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  1. To describe the emotional and financial impact of acne. 2. To describe the differential diagnosis of acne vulgaris. 3. To discuss acne's pathogenesis. 4. To provide information on topical therapy for the treatment of acne vulgaris. 5. To discuss oral therapy for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
authors.affiliation: VA Connecticut Health Care System, West Haven, 06516, USA.
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Federman
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Kirsner
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000191:economics / Q000209:etiology*; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D003879:Dermatologic Agents