Acne in women

Summary This review focuses on the subject of acne in women, a disease that is increasingly common and that can also affect men. Adult acne differs from the type of acne that occurs in teenagers, and it may persist beyond adolescence or have its onset at an older age (adult‐onset acne or late acne)....

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Published inBritish journal of dermatology (1951) Vol. 172; no. S1; pp. 20 - 26
Main Authors Ramos-e-Silva, M., Ramos-e-Silva, S., Carneiro, S.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.07.2015
Subjects
Acne Vulgaris - diagnosis
Acne Vulgaris - etiology
Acne Vulgaris - therapy
Adult
Androgen Antagonists - therapeutic use
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Cicatrix - therapy
Dermabrasion - methods
Dermatologic Agents - therapeutic use
Female
Humans
Retinoids - therapeutic use
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Summary:Summary This review focuses on the subject of acne in women, a disease that is increasingly common and that can also affect men. Adult acne differs from the type of acne that occurs in teenagers, and it may persist beyond adolescence or have its onset at an older age (adult‐onset acne or late acne). Acne can have a negative impact on the quality of life of patients at any age, leading to a negative body image and decrease in self‐esteem, and in older patients it can result in discrimination in the workplace and in other social environments. Acne in women must be understood as a specific problem, and here we discuss the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, psychology and treatment of this very prevalent problem.
Bibliography:Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmétique, France
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ISSN:0007-0963
1365-2133
DOI:10.1111/bjd.13638