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Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and... Sep 2011Acne vulgaris is classically considered a disease of adolescence. Although it most commonly occurs and has been best studied in that age group, it can develop at any... (Review)
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Acne vulgaris is classically considered a disease of adolescence. Although it most commonly occurs and has been best studied in that age group, it can develop at any time during childhood. It is important that health care practitioners recognize the manifestations of neonatal, infantile and childhood acne, as well as the differential diagnosis and best therapeutic approach in the younger child. Acneiform eruptions in infants and toddlers can occasionally be associated with scarring or with other significant disorders that may be life-threatening. In this article, the authors draw on their own clinical experience as well as the available literature to suggest an age-based approach to managing acne in children from the neonatal period through age 11 years.
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Age Factors; Child; Child, Preschool; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn
PubMed: 21943566
DOI: 10.1016/j.sder.2011.07.002 -
Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift Fur... Nov 2005Acne is a very common dermatosis with characteristic clinical features. It is a polymorphic disease. The clinical expression ranges from non-inflammatory closed and open... (Review)
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Acne is a very common dermatosis with characteristic clinical features. It is a polymorphic disease. The clinical expression ranges from non-inflammatory closed and open comedones to inflammatory papules, pustules, and nodules. Most patients have a mixture of non-inflammatory and inflammatory lesions, although some have predominantly one or the other. Acne varies in severity from a very distressing, socially disabling disorder to a state that has been regarded as physiological by some authors. The most severe forms of acne are acne fulminans and acne inversa. Although acne may occur in all age groups, it is most prevalent during adolescence. It is not known why acne subsides in most patients but persists into adulthood in some. Certain medications may be associated with provocation, perpetuation, or exacerbation of pre-existing acne or with acneiform eruptions. Acne-like disorders include rosacea, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and other conditions that share clinical features with acne.
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Humans
PubMed: 16231128
DOI: 10.1007/s00105-005-1031-5 -
Drugs 1976The successful management of acne involves a careful detailing of the factors involved in pathogenesis to ensure confidence and co-operation with the now quite... (Review)
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The successful management of acne involves a careful detailing of the factors involved in pathogenesis to ensure confidence and co-operation with the now quite successful therapeutic measures available.
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Cosmetics; Diet; Drug Resistance; Emotions; Hormones; Humans; Sebum; Skin Absorption; Tranquilizing Agents; Tretinoin; Ultraviolet Therapy
PubMed: 134884
DOI: 10.2165/00003495-197612040-00004 -
European Journal of Dermatology : EJD 2011Acne vulgaris affects as much as 80% of the adolescent population and persists in approximately 3% of middle-aged adults. Only a percentage of these persons seek medical... (Review)
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Acne vulgaris affects as much as 80% of the adolescent population and persists in approximately 3% of middle-aged adults. Only a percentage of these persons seek medical help, however, acne can cause levels of anxiety and depression akin to a chronic illness. A recurring question from patients who seek help from various healthcare professionals - their pharmacist, family doctor or dermatologist, is "why?" They also ask questions about a possible familial link, the impact of their diet and the association with their hormones. The following review aims to link these factors with the end result - inflammation.
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Genetic Predisposition to Disease; Humans; Inflammation; Skin
PubMed: 21609898
DOI: 10.1684/ejd.2011.1357 -
Cutis Aug 2011
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Age Factors; Autoimmunity; Female; Humans; Insulin Resistance; Male; Severity of Illness Index
PubMed: 21916269
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Clinical Cornerstone 2001Acne vulgaris, commonly termed acne, is an extremely common disease. It can be found in nearly all teenagers to some degree as well as in women in their 30s. Regardless... (Review)
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Acne vulgaris, commonly termed acne, is an extremely common disease. It can be found in nearly all teenagers to some degree as well as in women in their 30s. Regardless of severity, acne often has a greater psychologic effect than cutaneous effect. Indeed, most patients overestimate the severity of their disease, while most physicians underestimate its impact on their patients. Studies have shown that people with severe acne as teens are less employable as adults and that self-esteem is low. When combined with other adolescent tensions, acne can be a difficult disease to treat. Rosacea, which usually starts in the late 20s, may affect the eyes as well as the skin. This article describes the pathogenesis of acne and rosacea and treatment approaches the primary care physician can use.
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Humans; Rosacea
PubMed: 12739318
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Journal of Drugs in Dermatology : JDD Jul 2022A lack of clinical trials devoted specifically to treatment protocols in minority groups and diverse individuals with skin of color (SOC) exists. Treatment decisions...
A lack of clinical trials devoted specifically to treatment protocols in minority groups and diverse individuals with skin of color (SOC) exists. Treatment decisions often vary based on patient cultural preferences and have differing efficacies based on skin type. As such, it is important to evaluate the diversity of participants being included in dermatology clinical trials.
Topics: Humans; Acne Vulgaris; Clinical Trials as Topic; Skin; Ethnic and Racial Minorities
PubMed: 35816058
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Dermatologic Therapy 2013Acne vulgaris is a common inflammatory skin condition affecting most individuals at some point during their lives. Although acne is more commonly seen in adolescents, it... (Review)
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Acne vulgaris is a common inflammatory skin condition affecting most individuals at some point during their lives. Although acne is more commonly seen in adolescents, it can be seen in younger patients as well. It can be useful to classify pediatric acne based on the age of presentation as infantile, mid-childhood, or preadolescent. We describe a practical approach to the evaluation and treatment of acne in each of these age groups.
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Infant; Male
PubMed: 24552409
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Journal of Drugs in Dermatology : JDD Jun 2007Acne vulgaris can be easy to diagnose yet difficult to evaluate and manage, especially when it presents in infancy and childhood. The differential diagnosis of acne... (Review)
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Acne vulgaris can be easy to diagnose yet difficult to evaluate and manage, especially when it presents in infancy and childhood. The differential diagnosis of acne varies by age and, in some cases, may warrant a work-up in order to rule out underlying systemic abnormalities. Likewise, treatment strategies can be influenced by the patient's age. In this article, we present an overview of the clinical presentations of acne by age, an approach to patient evaluation, and a general strategy for management of this common and important disease.
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Age Factors; Child; Child, Preschool; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn
PubMed: 17668524
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Annual Review of Medicine 1990Acne is a follicular disorder of the skin occurring in specialized pilosebaceous units on the face and trunk. An abnormality of the keratinizing epithelium of these... (Review)
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Acne is a follicular disorder of the skin occurring in specialized pilosebaceous units on the face and trunk. An abnormality of the keratinizing epithelium of these follicles, thought to be due to the action of sebum synthesized and secreted by the androgen-sensitive sebaceous glands, leads to inflammation induced by the follicular bacterium, Propionibacterium acnes. Therapy involves treatments that modify these pathogenic factors and includes drugs with antikeratinizing, antibacterial, and antiseborrheic actions.
Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Administration, Cutaneous; Humans
PubMed: 2139553
DOI: 10.1146/annurev.me.41.020190.001155