Acne Vulgaris

Overview

Acne vulgaris is inflammation of pilosebaceous units, common in adolescence, causing comedones, papules.

Symptoms

• •Comedones
• •Papules/pustules
• •Nodules
• •Scarring

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓Clinical grading
• ✓No lab needed
• ✓Hormonal workup (if PCOS)

Treatments

• →Benzoyl peroxide
• →Retinoids
• →Antibiotics
• →Isotretinoin (severe)

Risk Factors