title: An overview of acne vulgaris.
abstract: Acne vulgaris (common acne) is the most common disease seen by dermatologists (Lookingbill and Marks, 2000). It is a chronic inflammatory condition of the pilosebaceous units (Oprica et al, 2002) and with therapy the prognosis is good.
authors.affiliation: The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Freak
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001828:Body Image; D006801:Humans; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D007641:Keratolytic Agents