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Acne Basics: Pathophysiology, Assessment, and Standard Treatment Options

Acne is a chronic condition affecting the pilosebaceous unit. Presenting almost daily in the typical dermatology practice, the condition poses numerous treatment challenges due to the complex interaction of its… Click to show full abstract

Acne is a chronic condition affecting the pilosebaceous unit. Presenting almost daily in the typical dermatology practice, the condition poses numerous treatment challenges due to the complex interaction of its clinical presentation and unique patient needs. The following discussion will provide basic pathophysiology and describe theclinicalpresentationofacnevulgaris andmany of its variants. Several of the standard treatment options will be described. Uncommon variants, acute forms, and more complex treatment regimens will not be discussed here.

Keywords: dermatology; treatment; treatment options; acne basics; standard treatment; basics pathophysiology

Journal Title: Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association
Year Published: 2018

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