Acne Vulgaris
Acne vulgaris is a common chronic skin disease involving blockage and/or inflammation of pilosebaceous units. Acne can present as noninflammatory lesions, inflammatory lesions, or a mixture of both, affecting mostly the face but also the back and chest.
Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.
Symptoms
Red lesions filled with pus
Painful
With premenstrual flares
Chest, At back, At upper extremity
At neck, At face
common
Skin rash and redness
At the bump site
common
Hard skin lesion in arms or hands
or Hard skin lesion on face
or Hard skin lesion in torso
common
Dark patches of skin
At neck, At upper extremity, At back, At chest
At face
Risk factors
Use of steroids
Polycystic Oary Syndrome
Treatment
Treatment of acne vulgaris should be directed toward the known pathogenic factors. The most appropriate treatment is based on the grade and severity of the acne.
First-line treatment for mild acne vulgaris includes benzoyl peroxide or a topical retinoid, or a combination of topical medications including topical antibiotics. Tetracyclines are the preferred oral antibiotic, and doxycycline and minocycline have been shown to be more effective than tetracycline.
Recommended specialist
If you have Acne Vulgaris, then a visit to a dermatologist is recommended.
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Dermatologist
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