Acne vulgaris

SUMMARY POINTS Do not underestimate the impact of acne on patient quality of life and mental health Topical retinoids are now a mainstay of treatment Avoid prolonged antibiotic courses and antibiotic monotherapy because of the risk of bacterial resistance For women with refractory acne or lesions co...

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Published in:BMJ (Online) 2013-05, Vol.346 (7907), p.30-33
Main Authors: Dawson, Annelise L, Dellavalle, Robert P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acne
Acne vulgaris
Acne Vulgaris - diagnosis
Acne Vulgaris - drug therapy
Acne Vulgaris - etiology
Administration, Oral
Androgens
Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Anti-Infective Agents, Local - therapeutic use
Antibiotics
Antiinflammatories
Benzoyl Peroxide - therapeutic use
CLINICAL REVIEW
Dermatologic Agents - therapeutic use
Dermatology
Humans
Isotretinoin - therapeutic use
Lesions
Oral contraceptives
Peroxides
Retinoids
Retinoids - therapeutic use
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