title: Therapeutic agents and herbs in topical application for acne treatment.
abstract: Acne vulgaris suppresses an individual's self-confidence by causing distress with regard to physical appearance, which affects a significant number of individuals during puberty and is delineated by adolescence. Several treatments have been introduced to decrease the aesthetic and psychological problems caused by acne. The topical application of therapeutic agents has been found to be more feasible than hormonal treatment and laser therapy. The ingredients in topical acne treatments, particularly herbs and naturally derived compounds, have received considerable interest as they have fewer adverse effects than synthetic agents.
authors.affiliation: School of Cosmetic Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kanlayavattanakul
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Lourith
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D000287:Administration, Topical; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D029001:Herbal Medicine; D006801:Humans; D017382:Reactive Oxygen Species
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D017382:Reactive Oxygen Species