title: Acne in women.
abstract: This review focuses on the subject of acne in women, a disease that is increasingly common and that can also affect men. Adult acne differs from the type of acne that occurs in teenagers, and it may persist beyond adolescence or have its onset at an older age (adult-onset acne or late acne). Acne can have a negative impact on the quality of life of patients at any age, leading to a negative body image and decrease in self-esteem, and in older patients it can result in discrimination in the workplace and in other social environments. Acne in women must be understood as a specific problem, and here we discuss the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, psychology and treatment of this very prevalent problem.
authors.affiliation: Sector of Dermatology and Post-graduate Course, University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Dona Mariana 143/C-32, 22280-020, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ramos-e-Silva
authors.affiliation: Sector of Dermatology and Post-graduate Course, University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Dona Mariana 143/C-32, 22280-020, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramos-e-Silva
authors.affiliation: Sector of Dermatology and Post-graduate Course, University Hospital and School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua Dona Mariana 143/C-32, 22280-020, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Carneiro
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000328:Adult; D000726:Androgen Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000628:therapy; D003869:Dermabrasion / Q000379:methods; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012176:Retinoids / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000726:Androgen Antagonists; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D012176:Retinoids