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Topical therapy for acne.

Author(s): Russell JJ

Affiliation(s): Abington Memorial Hospital, Pennsylvania, USA.

Publication date & source: 2000-01-15, Am Fam Physician., 61(2):357-66.

Publication type: Review

Acne is a common problem in adolescents and young adults. The disorder is caused by abnormal desquamation of follicular epithelium that results in obstruction of the pilosebaceous canal. This obstruction leads to the formation of comedones, which can become inflamed because of overgrowth of Propionibacterium acnes. Topical retinoids such as tretinoin or adapalene are effective in many patients with comedonal acne. Patients with inflammatory lesions benefit from treatment with benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid or topical antibiotics. Frequently, the use of comedonal and antibacterial agents is required.

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