DRUGS USED IN TREATMENT OF ACNE
Yogesh Rahul, Yogesh Sen, Yeeroo Ladiya and Abhishek Soni*
ABSTRACT
Acne Vulgaris is one of the most common skin disorders which dermatologists have to treat. It mainly affect
adolescent, though may present at any age. In recent years, due to better under‐standing of the pathogenesis of
acne, new therapeutic modalities and various permutation and combinations have been designed. In topical agents;
benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics, retinoids, et care the mainstay of treatment; can be given in combinations. While
systemic therapy includes oral antibiotics, hormonal therapy, and isotretinoin, depending upon the need of patients
it has to be selected. Physical treatment in the form of lesion removal, photo-therapy is also helpful in few of them.
Since various old and new topical and systemic agents are available to treat acne, it some‐time confuse treating
dermatologist. To overcome this, panel of physicians and researchers worked together as a global alliance and task
force to improve outcomes in acne treatment. They have tried to give consensus recommendation for the treatment
of acne. Successful management of acne needs careful selection of anti-acne agents according to clinical
presentation and individual patient needs.
Keywords: Acne, Treatment, Consensus recommendation.
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