New insights into adolescent acne.
Interest in sebaceous gland functioning and its diseases is increasing. This article provides a summarized update of the current knowledge of the pathophysiology of acne vulgaris and the new treatment concepts that have emerged in recent years. Recent literature is reviewed regarding teenage acne, focusing on pathogenesis, associations, controversies and considerations in therapy to further help practitioners stay current on the issues regarding this topic. Current research is expected to provide new and improved treatments in the near future.
Elsaie
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University of Miami Cosmetic Medicine and Research Institute, Miami Beach, FL, USA. Egydoc77@yahoo.com
Choudhary
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Kammer
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D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001428:Bacterial Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004032:Diet / Q000009:adverse effects; D015444:Exercise; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy; D051379:Mice; D011627:Puberty; D012627:Sebaceous Glands / Q000503:physiopathology; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001428:Bacterial Vaccines; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A