Age of onset: Early or late onset of acne may indicate androgen excess.
Medications and supplement use: Hormonal (including some oral contraceptive products (OCPs), progestin implants,...
Choose regimen based on previous therapies used and effect, cost, vehicle selection, regimen complexity, active scarring, and psychosocial impact.
Vehicle selection:
Creams and lotions less dr...
http://www.aad.org/dermatology-a-to-z/diseases-and-treatments/a–d/acne
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/acne.html (handout in Spanish also available)
https://pedsderm.net...
Eichenfield LF, Krakowski AC, Piggott C, et al; for American Acne and Rosacea Society. Evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric acne. Pediatrics. ...
706.1 Other acne
704.8 Other specified diseases of hair and hair follicles
L70.9 Acne, unspecified
L70.4 Infantile acne
L70.0 Acne vulgaris
L73.8 Other specified follicular disorders
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Q: Can I modify my diet to improve my acne?
A: Limited and variable data is available. There is suggestion that high glycemic diets and skim milk consumption (not full-fat milk) may be associated w...
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Inflammatory acne.A: Papules and pustules. B: Macules. The same patient after 6 weeks of treatment. These reddish purple (violaceous) blemishes are frequently evidence of improvement following treatment. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Inflammatory acne.A: Papules and pustules. B: Macules. The same patient after 6 weeks of treatment. These reddish purple (violaceous) blemi...
Postadolescent acne. Characteristic location of erythematous acne papules along the jawline in a female adult. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Postadolescent acne. Characteristic location of erythematous acne papules along the jawline in a female adult. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart...
Inflammatory acne. Nodules. Severe "cystic" acne. B: The patient 6 months later after treatment with isotretinoin (Accutane). From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Inflammatory acne. Nodules. Severe "cystic" acne. B: The patient 6 months later after treatment with isotretinoin (Accutane). Fro...
Noninflammatory acne. Open and closed comedones, as well as inflammatory lesions are evident. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Noninflammatory acne. Open and closed comedones, as well as inflammatory lesions are evident. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to ...
Follicular prominence. These blackheadlike, dilated ostia (pores) are frequently seen on the nose and cheeks in acne patients. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Follicular prominence. These blackheadlike, dilated ostia (pores) are frequently seen on the nose and cheeks in acne patients. From Goodhea...
Severe, "cystic" acne. This patient's severe acne shows early signs of significant scarring. Involvement of the chest and back predict that this patient will have a poorer prognosis and will be more difficult to treat. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Severe, "cystic" acne. This patient's severe acne shows early signs of significant scarring. Involvement of the chest and back predict that...
Keratosis pilaris. Acnelike papules located in a typical location. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diagnosis and Management, 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009.
Keratosis pilaris. Acnelike papules located in a typical location. From Goodheart HP. Goodheart's Photoguide to Common Skin Disorders: Diag...
Adolescent Acne You will frequently note acne in adolescents. Differentiate between open comedones (blackheads) and closed comedones (whiteheads)
Adolescent Acne You will frequently note acne in adolescents. Differentiate between open comedones (blackheads) and closed comedones (whit...