title: Acne through the ages: case-based observations through childhood and adolescence.
abstract: Acne vulgaris is a common disorder that affects more than 17 million individuals in the United States. Knowledge of the disease is an important part of clinical practice, particularly for the pediatric practitioner. Contrary to common belief, acne is not a disease limited to adolescents and young adults but can occur at any stage of life. This article is a case-based review of acne during childhood and adolescence. Workup is based on age and concurrent physical findings, whereas therapy depends on the type of skin lesions along with patient characteristics and preferences.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California 92123, USA.
authors.forename: Wynnis L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Tom
authors.forename: Sheila Fallon
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Friedlander
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017588:Hyperandrogenism / Q000453:epidemiology; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D015474:Isotretinoin