Non-syndromic and Syndromic Severe Acne in Adolescent Patients

Hsi Yen; Leah Lalor

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2023.05.014

Non-syndromic and Syndromic Severe Acne in Adolescent Patients

Med Clin North Am. 2024 Jan;108(1):27-42. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.05.014. Epub 2023 Aug 1.

Authors

Hsi Yen¹, Leah Lalor²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Dermatology, Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, TBRC 2nd Floor Suite C2010, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
² Department of Dermatology, Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, TBRC 2nd Floor Suite C2010, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. Electronic address: llalor@mcw.edu.

PMID: 37951654
DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.05.014

Abstract

Acne is a common skin disorder in adolescents. However, severe acne that is persistent and refractory to conventional treatment or has other associated symptoms should raise suspicion for non-syndromic or syndromic acne.

Keywords: Acne syndromes; Adolescent; Severe acne.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Acne Vulgaris* / diagnosis
Acne Vulgaris* / therapy
Adolescent
Humans