Acne: improving skin and self-esteem.
Many safe and effective treatments are available to the acne sufferer. The clinician is encouraged to offer treatment to the adolescent with a face full of pimples, even if not asked for by the patient, as psychosocial underpinnings may be present but not obvious on examination. Obvious physical benefits will result, but psychosocial improvements also may occur.
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, FL, USA. jkeri@med.miami.edu
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D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D053685:Laser Therapy; D012176:Retinoids / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D012176:Retinoids; D015474:Isotretinoin; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide