title: A practical approach to the treatment of acne vulgaris.
abstract: This article aims to provide healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose and treat acne vulgaris. The article discusses the epidemiology and pathogenesis of the condition and uses a case study to highlight common issues. It emphasises the importance of the four pathogenic factors in formulating a management plan for the patient with acne. Treatments are explored in a holistic approach to the nursing care of a patient with acne.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Department, Trafford Healthcare NHS Trust. isabel.lavers@galderma.com
authors.forename: Isabel
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Lavers
authors.forename: Molly
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Courtenay
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000293:Adolescent; D000465:Algorithms; D000726:Androgen Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003663:Decision Trees; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012176:Retinoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
chemical_list: D000726:Androgen Antagonists; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D012176:Retinoids