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Acne and related disorders

L Y Matsuoka1

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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Acne vulgaris, an inflammatory skin condition, stems from pilosebaceous unit issues. Treatments range from topical and systemic medications to surgical scarRevision procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Cutaneous Biology

Background:

  • Acne vulgaris involves pilosebaceous unit inflammation.
  • Key factors include increased sebum and Propionibacterium acnes, plus retention hyperkeratosis causing follicle obstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris.
  • To review current therapeutic modalities for acne.
  • To describe treatments for acne scarring.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of acne vulgaris pathogenesis.
  • Summary of established and emerging acne treatments.
  • Overview of surgical and non-surgical scar revision techniques.

Main Results:

  • Acne pathogenesis involves sebum, bacteria, and follicular hyperkeratosis.

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  • Effective treatments include antibiotics, comedolytics like benzoyl peroxide and retinoids, and systemic retinoids.
  • Acne scars can be managed through surgical interventions such as dermabrasion, dermal injections, excision, elevation, and grafting.

    • Conclusions:

    • Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial inflammatory condition.
    • A range of therapeutic options exist for managing acne and its sequelae.
    • Surgical and procedural interventions offer solutions for acne scarring.