Acne Vulgaris: Treatment Made Easy for the Primary Care Physician
Katherine Berry, Jordan S. Lim, Andrea L. Zaenglein
Abstract
Acne is the most common skin condition observed in adolescent and preadolescent patients. Pediatric providers are on the forefront of managing the disease, often as a secondary concern in a busy practice. Therefore, every provider needs to have an acne treatment plan that is effective, easy to communicate, and simple to follow. This article provides treatment rationale and guidelines-based recommendations for the initial treatment of acne, tips for troubleshooting any side effects, and a plan for subsequent follow-up to maintain good control. [Pediatr Ann. 2020;49(3):e109-e115.].
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAcneTroubleshootingPrimary careDermatologyAcne treatmentIntensive care medicineFamily medicineEngineeringReliability engineeringAcne and Rosacea Treatments and EffectsDermatology and Skin DiseasesDermatological diseases and infestations