Concomitant therapy for acne in patients with skin of color: a case-based approach.
Acne affects individuals of all races and ethnicities. Patients with skin of color present a unique challenge, particularly due to the potential for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Concomitant therapy is an appropriate strategy for this population, as demonstrated in the following case.
Alexis
Andrew F
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Skin of Color Center, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
Lamb
Angela
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D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000208:ethnology; D001741:Black or African American; D002615:Chemexfoliation / Q000379:methods; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D008911:Minocycline / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009824:Ointments; D012176:Retinoids / Q000008:administration & dosage
D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D008911:Minocycline; D009824:Ointments; D012176:Retinoids