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Management of severe acne
1Departments of Dermatology, Venereology, Allergology and Immunology, Dessau Medical Center, Auenweg 38, 06847, Dessau, Germany.
The British Journal of Dermatology
|January 20, 2015
Summary
Severe acne, a common skin condition, often requires systemic treatment like oral isotretinoin. This review explores current and emerging therapies for severe acne, considering factors like scarring and antibiotic resistance.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Acne vulgaris is the most prevalent skin disease, impacting up to 95% of adolescents.
- Severe acne can lead to significant physical and psychological scarring, including hypertrophic scars and keloids.
- Acne severity often correlates with family history and can be a symptom of systemic conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current systemic treatment options for severe acne.
- To discuss emerging therapies and challenges in acne management.
- To highlight factors influencing treatment decisions for severe acne.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of systemic acne treatments.
- Analysis of current therapeutic guidelines and emerging research.
- Examination of factors contributing to acne pathogenesis and treatment resistance.
Main Results:
- Systemic treatments including oral antibiotics, antiandrogens, and oral isotretinoin are available for severe acne.
- Oral isotretinoin is highly effective, targeting all four pathogenic factors of acne, but is restricted to second-line therapy due to side effects.
- Concerns exist regarding generic isotretinoin quality and unregulated online availability.
- New anti-inflammatory agents like zileuton show potential to mitigate antibiotic resistance.
Conclusions:
- Severe acne necessitates systemic treatment, with oral isotretinoin being a key option despite its limitations.
- Future treatments may focus on anti-inflammatory compounds to address antibiotic resistance.
- Careful consideration of therapeutic options, side effects, and emerging challenges is crucial for effective acne management.
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