Acne therapy in primary care: comprehensive review of current evidence-based interventions and treatments

Adolesc Med State Art Rev. 2011 Apr;22(1):77-96.

Abstract

In this article, we have presented evidenced-based recommendations for primary care providers in their approach to the treatment of acne in adolescents. Table 2 summarizes the treatment recommendations proposed in this article.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / diagnosis
  • Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
  • Acne Vulgaris / pathology
  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
  • Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diet
  • Drug Administration Routes
  • Environment
  • Humans
  • Morbidity
  • Prevalence
  • Primary Health Care*
  • Retinoids / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
  • Retinoids