title: Perspectives on therapeutic options for acne: an update.
abstract: It is clear that acne vulgaris often has medical and psychosocial implications that can range from mild to severe. To minimize these risks, evaluation and appropriate treatment are necessary, even in the younger pediatric patient. This article provides an overview of the current information on the topical and systemic treatment of acne, including innovative delivery options and new formulations and combinations of existing medications.
authors.affiliation: Rady Children's Hospital, UCSD School of Medicine, San Diego, CA, USA. leichenfield@rchsd.org
authors.forename: Lawrence F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Eichenfield
authors.forename: Joseph F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Fowler
authors.forename: Richard G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Fried
authors.forename: Sheila F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Friedlander
authors.forename: Moise L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Levy
authors.forename: Guy F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Webster
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D003879:Dermatologic Agents