title: Pediatric Acne: Clinical Patterns and Pearls.
abstract: Acne vulgaris presenting from birth to preadolescence can be confusing to diagnose and even more challenging to evaluate and manage. The differential diagnosis of acne varies by age and, in some cases (especially when it presents in midchildhood), deserves a thorough evaluation to rule out underlying systemic abnormalities. Acne management strategies, including factors affecting adherence to the treatment regimen, may be influenced by the patient's age. This article presents an overview of the clinical presentations of acne by age and our approach to evaluation and management of this common condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Medical School, Universidad Complutense, Institute i+12, Avenida de Córdoba s/n, Madrid 28041, Spain.
authors.forename: Lidia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Maroñas-Jiménez
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology, Rady Children's Hospital, 8010 Frost Street, Suite 602, San Diego, CA 92123, USA; DermOne, LLC, Four Tower Bridge, 200 Barr Harbor Drive, Suite 200, West Conshohocken, PA 19428, USA. Electronic address: ackrakowski@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Andrew C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Krakowski
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents
keywords: Acne; Adherence; Evaluation; Infantile; Midchildhood; Neonatal; Preadolescent; Treatment