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  • Dermatology
  • Cutaneous Medicine

Background:

  • Acne vulgaris is a common pilosebaceous unit disease, with facial acne extensively studied.
  • Truncal acne, prevalent in many patients, is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated.
  • Differences in trunk and facial skin characteristics may influence truncal acne presentation and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize the latest scientific knowledge on truncal acne.
  • To highlight the clinical significance and impact of trunk acne on patients' quality of life.
  • To underscore the need for increased attention to truncal acne in clinical practice and research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on truncal acne.
  • Synthesis of current research on epidemiology, etiology, and pathogenesis.
  • Discussion of emerging assessment tools and treatment strategies for truncal acne.

Main Results:

  • Limited but growing body of research exists on truncal acne.
  • Truncal acne can result in significant scarring and negatively impact patient quality of life.
  • Epidemiology, etiology, severity assessment, quality of life impacts, and novel treatments are active areas of investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Truncal acne warrants greater clinical and research focus due to its prevalence and potential for severe consequences.
  • Further studies are needed to fully understand and effectively manage trunk acne.
  • Addressing truncal acne is crucial for improving patient outcomes and well-being.