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

  • Hard skin lesion on face, Hard skin lesion in arms or hands, 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 Ovary 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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