Updated Guidance on Treatment of Acne
February 14, 2024
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2 min
5 Key Takeaways
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AAD reviewed updated guidelines for managing patients aged 9 years and older with acne.
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New guidance offers advice on topical, systemic, and physical therapies.
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Recommendations include benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, oral antibiotics, injectable corticosteroids, and isotretinoin.
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AAD advises being cautious with oral antibiotics to prevent antibiotic resistance.
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Patients are urged to visit a physician for effective treatment strategies.
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recently reviewed updated guidelines for managing patients aged 9 years and older with acne. Published by Reynolds et al in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the guidance offers advice on new topical, systemic, and physical therapies. Recommendations include using benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, oral antibiotics, injectable corticosteroids, and isotretinoin. The AAD advises combining treatment types for greater efficacy while being cautious with oral antibiotics to prevent antibiotic resistance. Patients are urged to visit a physician to determine the most effective treatment strategies for their acne.
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