title: [How I treat...acne in adolescents: a strategic algorithm without antibiotic].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Service de Dermatopathologie, CHU du Sart Tilman, Liège, Belgique.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Xhauflaire-Uhoda
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Goffin
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Piérard-Franchimont
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Piérard
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000293:Adolescent; D000465:Algorithms; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012737:Sex Factors