title: The noncompliant patient with acne.
abstract: Clinical studies with topical and systemic agents for acne show remarkable improvement over a 3 month period of time, with continued progress in long-term use. However, in clinical practice it is uncommon to see these favorable results. Clinical experience and recent published data suggest that compliance, perhaps better referred to as adherence, is a major obstacle in achieving these outcomes. This article will review this problem and offer a number of suggestions, including dosing considerations and the use of laser/light devices, to better treat the nonadherent patient.
authors.affiliation: Center for Dermatology and Laser Surgery, Sacramento, CA, USA.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Tanghetti
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods; D055118:Medication Adherence; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents