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Hautarzt. 2008 Jun 7. [Epub ahead of print]
[Drug therapy of acne.]
Ochsendorf FR, Degitz K.
Zentrum Dermatologie und Venerologie, Klinikum der J.W. Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590, Frankfurt, Deutschland,
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Acne is treated according to the clinical picture and the pathophysiologically relevant mechanisms, such as seborrhea, follicular hyperkeratosis, P. acnes colonisation,and inflammation. In mild forms of acne, topical therapy is most appropriate. Comedonal acne can be treated with topical retinoids; papulopustular acne with a combination of retinoids and topical antimicrobial substances (benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics, or azelaic acid). Moderate forms or those with extrafacial involvement can be treated with oral antibiotics combined with topical retinoids or benzoyl peroxide. Acne conglobata and other severe manifestations are treated with oral isotretinoin. Women are also treated with oral contraceptives containing anti-androgenic progestins. If inflammation is prominent, initial short term treatment with oral glucocorticoids is helpful. Second-line agents include oral zinc or dapsone. Following successful treatment, topical retinoids are suitable for maintenance therapy.
PMID: 18535811 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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