Multimodal treatment of acne, acne scars and pigmentation.
Acne is a common skin disease that affects nearly 80% of adolescents and young adults aged 11 to 30 years. Lesions appear primarily on the face, back, chest, and other areas with a high concentration of pilosebaceous glands. The development of inflammatory lesions often drives acne patients to seek treatment. If a lesion becomes severely inflamed it may leave a scar. Severe scarring caused by acne is associated with substantial physical and psychological distress, particularly in adolescents. This article reviews the causes of acne, the treatment options, and grading scales.
Shamban
Ava T
AT
Laser Institute for Derm and European Skin Care, #600-E, 2021 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2208, USA. avasham@aol.com
Narurkar
Vic A
VA
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D007641:Keratolytic Agents