[How I treat...acne in adolescents: a strategic algorithm without antibiotic].
Acne is a multifaceted disorder. Its clinical presentation differs according to the age and gender of the subjects. Acne of the adolescent is a frequent disorder. Some topical and oral antibiotics have proven their efficacy. However, the risk of bacterial resistance may be a concern for the clinicians and their patients. Hence, a therapeutic strategy without antibiotics merits to be considered. Retinoids have a place of choice in this therapeutic strategy. Benzoyl peroxide and miconazole are also active and valuable agents in this therapeutic algorithm.
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Service de Dermatopathologie, CHU du Sart Tilman, Liège, Belgique.
Goffin
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Piérard-Franchimont
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Piérard
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D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000293:Adolescent; D000465:Algorithms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors