Acne vulgaris: one treatment does not fit all

With many treatments now available for acne vulgaris, the treatment must be tailored to the type and severity of the lesions. Most mild-to-moderate cases can be treated with a benzoyl peroxide product, a topical or oral antibiotic, a topical retinoid, or a combination of these medications. Antibioti...

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Published inCleveland Clinic journal of medicine Vol. 70; no. 8; p. 670
Main Authors Longshore, Sharon J, Hollandsworth, Kimberly
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.2003
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Acne Vulgaris - drug therapy
Acne Vulgaris - etiology
Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage
Benzoyl Peroxide - administration & dosage
Drug Administration Routes
Drug Combinations
Drug Therapy, Combination
Humans
Retinoids - administration & dosage
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Summary:With many treatments now available for acne vulgaris, the treatment must be tailored to the type and severity of the lesions. Most mild-to-moderate cases can be treated with a benzoyl peroxide product, a topical or oral antibiotic, a topical retinoid, or a combination of these medications. Antibiotic resistance is becoming a challenge for many once-reliable topical and oral antibiotics.
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ISSN:0891-1150
1939-2869
DOI:10.3949/ccjm.70.8.670