Topical therapy for acne vulgaris

How do you choose the best drug for each patient?

Betty Anne Johnson Dr Johnson is associate professor of medicine and Dr Nunley is assistant professor of dermatology, Medical College of Virginia Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond. Dr Johnson is also director, University Student Health Services, Virginia Commonwealth University.Correspondence[email protected]

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Julia R. Nunley Dr Johnson is associate professor of medicine and Dr Nunley is assistant professor of dermatology, Medical College of Virginia Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond. Dr Johnson is also director, University Student Health Services, Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Very few teenagers escape the scourge of acne, and young women are often plagued by this unsightly problem as well. Fortunately, many treatment options are available, and primary care physicians can provide guidance in most cases. Topical agents, which comprise first-line therapy for both comedonal and inflammatory acne, are continually being refined to eliminate side effects and improve compliance. In this article, Drs Johnson and Nunley present the latest information on topical therapy, discuss mechanisms of drug action, and provide guidelines for setting up treatment plans.

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