Management of mild to moderate acne vulgaris

Review Article

Management of mild to moderate acne vulgaris

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 55 , issue 3 , 2013 , pages: 241–244
DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2013.10874343
Author(s): P Malahlela Department of Dermatology, , MH Motswaledi Department of Dermatology,

Abstract

Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous units. It is the most common diagnosis in dermatology and regularly affects adolescents and young adults. Acne can be mild, moderate or severe. Treatment includes topical keratolytics, topical retinoids, antibiotics, hormonal therapy and systemic retinoids in severe cases.

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