title: Evaluation and Management of Acne.
abstract: Acne is a common complaint in the primary care clinics. It has not only physical implications but also psychological. This article discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and criteria for making the diagnosis. It also discusses endocrine disorders that may be the cause of acne. Treatment and management are discussed by subtype. Acne mechanica or sports-related acne is also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family and Community Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA 17033, USA. Electronic address: PBOTROS@HMC.PSU.EDU.
authors.forename: Paul A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Botros
authors.affiliation: Department of Family and Community Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tsai
authors.affiliation: Family Medicine and Sports Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Road, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA.
authors.forename: George G A
authors.initials: GG
authors.lastname: Pujalte
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012176:Retinoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D012176:Retinoids
keywords: Acne; Evaluation; Management; Retinoid; Sports medicine; Treatment