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[Adjunctive treatments for acne therapy].

Klaus Degitz1, Gerd Plewig

  • 1Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Klaus.Degitz@lrz.uni-muenchen.de

Journal Der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft = Journal of the German Society of Dermatology : JDDG
|December 15, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This review explores adjunctive therapies for acne, including pharmacologic and physical treatments. It assesses their effectiveness and integration into comprehensive acne management plans.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacology
  • Medical Aesthetics

Context:

  • Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition requiring multifaceted treatment approaches.
  • Standard acne therapies target comedones, microbes, inflammation, and hormonal factors.
  • Adjunctive treatments offer supplementary options for managing acne effectively.

Purpose:

  • To review the efficacy of various adjunctive therapies for acne.
  • To evaluate the role of pharmacologic agents like dapsone and zinc.
  • To assess the utility of physical modalities such as phototherapy and comedone extraction.

Summary:

  • Modern acne treatment encompasses comedolytic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antiandrogen agents.
  • Adjunctive therapies include pharmacologic options (dapsone, zinc) and physical measures (phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, comedone extraction, abrasives).

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  • This review critically examines the evidence supporting these supplementary treatments for acne.

    • Impact:

    • Provides clinicians with evidence-based guidance on incorporating adjunctive therapies into acne treatment regimens.
    • Highlights the potential of novel and traditional approaches to improve patient outcomes in acne management.
    • Contributes to a better understanding of the therapeutic landscape for acne vulgaris.