Therapy for Acne Vulgaris

Abstract

Acne vulgaris, or acne, as it is generally called, is the most common skin disease, affecting nearly 80 percent of persons at some time between the ages of 11 and 30 years.¹ It can persist for years and result in disfigurement and permanent scarring, and it can have serious adverse effects on psychosocial development, resulting in emotional problems, withdrawal from society, and depression.² The pathogenesis of acne is multifactorial, and therapy can now be directed at many of these factors. This review summarizes current concepts of the rational treatment of acne vulgaris.Pathophysiology of AcneAcne vulgaris is the result . . .