Managing acne vulgaris effectively.
The management of acne is a gratifying experience. Available treatments are effective, relatively nontoxic and generally safe. However, there is no quick fix. Antibiotics, hormone therapies and topical therapies are maintenance treatments. Isotretinoin can induce remission, as can some of the newer physical modalities of lights, lasers and radiofrequency devices. Effective management of acne often requires using a combination of treatments that act on different parts of the pathogenic process of acne development.
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Department of Community Medicine, Monash University, Victoria. gglorne5@bigpond.net.edu
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy*; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000728:Androgens / Q000378:metabolism; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002648:Child; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003998:Dicarboxylic Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006880:Hydroxy Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007633:Keratins / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods; D012176:Retinoids / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012629:Sebum / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000728:Androgens; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D003998:Dicarboxylic Acids; D006880:Hydroxy Acids; D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D012176:Retinoids; D007633:Keratins; D015474:Isotretinoin; C010038:azelaic acid; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide