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Marissa D Newman¹, Whitney P Bowe, Carol Heughebaert

¹Department of Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, USA.

American Journal of Clinical Dermatology

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Severe nodular acne requires aggressive treatment to prevent scarring and psychological distress. While oral antibacterials were first-line, isotretinoin is now the gold standard, with various adjunctive therapies available for complex cases.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Pharmacology

Background:

Severe nodular acne (grade 4-5) presents with erythema, inflammation, nodules, cysts, and scarring.
Acne's chronic nature and psychological impact necessitate early, aggressive treatment to prevent severe forms and scarring.
Traditional first-line oral antibacterials often face challenges with efficacy, adherence, and antimicrobial resistance.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current treatment modalities for severe nodular acne.
To discuss the evolution of acne treatment, highlighting isotretinoin as the gold standard.
To explore adjunctive therapies and combinations targeting the multifactorial pathogenesis of acne.

Main Methods:

Review of established and emerging treatments for severe nodular acne.
Analysis of therapeutic roles including oral antibacterials, isotretinoin, and adjunctive agents.
Examination of combination therapies to address diverse acne pathologies.

Main Results:

Isotretinoin has become the gold standard for severe acne treatment.
Oral antibacterials remain an option for patients intolerant to retinoids, ideally combined with benzoyl peroxide to prevent resistance.
Adjunctive therapies include topical retinoids, hormonal agents (oral contraceptives, spironolactone, corticosteroids), and intralesional corticosteroids for rapid nodule treatment.

Conclusions:

Treatment strategies for severe nodular acne are evolving towards more aggressive and combination approaches.
Isotretinoin offers a revolutionary treatment, while other agents provide alternatives and adjuncts.
Targeting the multifactorial nature of acne through refined and novel therapeutic combinations is key to improved patient outcomes.