Acne vulgaris. Topical and systemic therapies

Acne vulgaris is a condition commonly treated by primary care physicians. An understanding of the causes of the disease and methods of clinical evaluation allows selection of appropriate therapy. Effective treatment is available for all types of acne, including severe, nodulocystic forms. Regardless...

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Published in:	Postgraduate medicine Vol. 92; no. 5; p. 181
Main Authors:	Kumasaka, B H, Odland, P B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-10-1992
Subjects:	Acne Vulgaris - drug therapy Acne Vulgaris - physiopathology Administration, Topical Adolescent Adult Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage Benzoyl Peroxide - administration & dosage Estrogens - administration & dosage Female Humans Isotretinoin - administration & dosage Male Middle Aged Tretinoin - administration & dosage
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Summary:	Acne vulgaris is a condition commonly treated by primary care physicians. An understanding of the causes of the disease and methods of clinical evaluation allows selection of appropriate therapy. Effective treatment is available for all types of acne, including severe, nodulocystic forms. Regardless of the regimen chosen, patients should receive encouragement and instructions about the necessity of regular ongoing treatment for a successful outcome.
ISSN:	0032-5481
DOI:	10.1080/00325481.1992.11701492