title: Evaluation and Management of Refractory Acne Vulgaris in Adolescent and Adult Men.
abstract: Acne vulgaris alters the normal skin physiology, impairing stratum corneum and transepidermal water loss. A male's normal skin physiologic state is different than a female's and may have implications when choosing treatment when the skin is altered in a disease state. Transepidermal water loss, pH, and sebum production are different between the sexes. Several underlying conditions present in male acne patients at several ages that may require a more in-depth evaluation. As knowledge of the pathogenesis of acne expands, the differences in skin physiology between the sexes may alter the manner in which male patients with acne medications are approached.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Baylor Scott & White, 409 West Adams, Temple, TX 76501, USA. Electronic address: morganmccarty@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Morgan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McCarty
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology*
keywords: Acne; Male; Sebum production; Transepidermal water loss