Pharmacologic Treatment Options in Mild, Moderate, and Severe Acne Vulgaris.

Pharmacologic Treatment Options in Mild, Moderate, and Severe Acne Vulgaris.
Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2015 Sep;34(5S):S82-S85
Authors: Baldwin HE
Abstract
Most patients with acne have a disease that responds to acute treatment and can be controlled long term with a maintenance regimen of topical therapy. It is the minority of patients-generally, but not exclusively-the most severely affected, who respond poorly to acute therapy and require continued systemic therapy. The goals of therapy are resolution of visible lesions, prevention of new lesions, avoidance of scarring, and improvement of patient quality of life. Treatment choices are made on the basis of lesion type, number, and size, with consideration given to the presence of physical and psychological scarring. Semin Cutan Med Surg 34(supp5):S82-S85.
PMID: 26625125 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery - December 5, 2015 Category: Dermatology Tags: Semin Cutan Med Surg Source Type: research