Acne Basics: Pathophysiology, Assessment, and Standard Treatment Options. (January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Masterson, Katrina Nice
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association. Volume 10:Supplement 1 1S (2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-01
• Subjects: Acne -- Acne Assessment -- Acne Pathophysiology -- Acne Severity -- Acne Treatment; Dermatologic nursing -- Periodicals; Skin Diseases -- nursing -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- Periodicals; Dermatologic nursing; Periodicals; 616.505
• DOI: 10.1097/JDN.0000000000000361
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1945-760X

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Acne is a chronic condition affecting the pilosebaceous unit. Presenting almost daily in the typical dermatology practice, the condition poses numerous treatment challenges due to the complex interaction of its clinical presentation and unique patient needs. The following discussion will provide basic pathophysiology and describe the clinical presentation of acne vulgaris and many of its variants. Several of the standard treatment options will be described. Uncommon variants, acute forms, and more complex treatment regimens will not be discussed here.