Acne vulgaris (AV) affects approximately 85% of teenagers, but it can occur in most age groups and may persist into adulthood. The prevalence of acne in adult women is about 12%. Acne is a multifactorial inflammatory disease affecting the pilosebaceous follicles of the skin. The current article describes the updated guidelines in the management of acne vulgaris.
AV is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis notable for open or closed comedones (blackheads and whiteheads) and inflammatory lesions, including papules, pustules, or nodules (also known as cysts). Following are the recommendations on the use of topical agents, systemic agents and isotretinoin for AV. Recommendations for topical therapy Benzoyl peroxide or combinations with erythromycin or clindamycin are effective in the treatment of and are recommended as monotherapy for mild acne, along with a topical retinoid, or systemic…
