title: Etiopathogenesis and Therapeutic Approach to Adult Onset Acne.
abstract: Acne vulgaris is usually considered as a skin disorder that primarily affects adolescents reaching a peak at the age of 14-17 years in females and 16-19 years in males. However, recent epidemiologic studies have shown that a significant number of female patients aged >25 years experience acne. As it is regarded as a disease of teenagers, adults are more apprehensive and experience social anxiety. Hence, adult onset acne has become a matter of concern.
authors: Department of Dermatology and Venereology and Leprology, Pt. BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
authors: Sarabjit
authors: S
authors: Kaur
authors: Department of Dermatology and Venereology and Leprology, Pt. BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
authors: Poonam
authors: P
authors: Verma
authors: Department of Dermatology and Venereology and Leprology, Pt. BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
authors: Ankita
authors: A
authors: Sangwan
authors: Department of Dermatology and Venereology and Leprology, Pt. BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
authors: Surabhi
authors: S
authors: Dayal
authors: Department of Dermatology and Venereology and Leprology, Pt. BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
authors: Vijay Kumar
authors: VK
authors: Jain
keywords: Adult acne; hirsutism; hormonal acne; oral contraceptive pills