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Article: Acne therapy An expanding arsenal offers relief and cosmesis.
- Article from:
- JAAPA-Journal of the American Academy of Physicians Assistants
- Article date:
- December 1, 1999
- Author:
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This review of new and established topical and oral agents will help you establish a therapeutic regimen that targets the factors most responsible for your acne patient's presentation.
Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disorder, a highly visible condition that affects nearly four of five people between the ages of 11 and 30 years [1] and often causes considerable self-consciousness. Successful management of acne requires an understanding of its etiology, knowledge of the rapidly growing array of therapeutic choices, and sound clinical observation to match presentation and treatment.
Every case of acne is different. Obtaining a comprehensive acne ...