title: Top Ten List of Clinical Pearls in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris.
abstract: Acne represents the most common inflammatory dermatosis seen worldwide and is the leading reason for seeing a dermatologist. This article provides some tips for managing acne in a safe and effective manner to minimize the physical and psychological scars that can result from acne. Tips include how to optimize available treatment regimens according to the evidence base and target therapy to pathophysiologic factors, while also tailoring treatments to patient expectation and needs. Attention is given to minimizing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance in acne patients and beyond.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 7SX, UK. Electronic address: alison.layton@hdft.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: Alison M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Layton
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000287:Administration, Topical; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents
keywords: Acne scarring; Acne vulgaris; Bacterial resistance; Benzoyl peroxide; Isotretinoin; Maintenance therapy; Spironolactone; Topical retinoids