Citation

Krowchuk DP. Pediatr. Rev. 2005; 26(7): 250-261.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/pir.26-7-250

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Acne is the most common dermatologic disorder affecting adolescents. Although acne has no cure, clinicians can offer therapy that may limit the emotional consequences of the disease and prevent or reduce the likelihood of physical scarring.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; adolescent; human; Adolescent; suicide; Diagnosis, Differential; depression; clinical trial; inflammation; acne; isotretinoin; patient education; pathogenesis; review; acne vulgaris; antiinfective agent; differential diagnosis; clinical feature; pathophysiology; autoimmune disease; unclassified drug; gastrointestinal symptom; alternative medicine; doxycycline; Complementary Therapies; physiology; follow up; skin abrasion; drug cost; drug efficacy; disease exacerbation; erythema; photosensitivity; pruritus; gestagen; skin irritation; antibiotic agent; hormonal therapy; oral contraceptive agent; adolescent disease; estrogen; amoxicillin; cotrimoxazole; ampicillin; drug formulation; salicylic acid; topical drug administration; laboratory test; antibiotic resistance; teratogenicity; tetracycline; antibiotic therapy; skin tingling; azelaic acid; benzoyl peroxide; clindamycin; erythromycin; minocycline; retinoic acid; Patient Education; Isotretinoin; Acne Vulgaris; adapalene; Aloe vera extract; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Benzoyl Peroxide; brain pseudotumor; Calendula extract; cefalexin; cider; comedo; contact dermatitis; drug antagonism; drug vehicle; dry skin; Erythromycin; ethinylestradiol plus levonorgestrel; ethinylestradiol plus norgestrel; etiology; guggul; Hamamelis extract; hyperpigmentation; lemon juice; macrolide; natural product; onycholysis; pigment disorder; retinoid; Retinoids; scar; skin burning sensation; systemic therapy; tea; tea tree oil; Tetracycline; topical agent; vagina candidiasis