[Treatment of acne]

Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2019 Sep 9;139(12). doi: 10.4045/tidsskr.18.0946. Print 2019 Sep 10.
[Article in Norwegian]

Abstract

Acne should not be perceived as a self-limiting affliction of adolescence. Due to the growing problem of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, restrictive use of peroral and topical antibiotics is recommended. There are a number of effective agents for topical treatment of mild to moderate acne. In cases of severe, therapy-resistant acne, treatment with peroral isotretinoin is recommended.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / diagnosis
  • Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
  • Acne Vulgaris / etiology
  • Acne Vulgaris / psychology
  • Administration, Oral
  • Administration, Topical
  • Adolescent
  • Algorithms
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Benzoyl Peroxide / administration & dosage
  • Benzoyl Peroxide / therapeutic use
  • Cicatrix / drug therapy
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Isotretinoin / administration & dosage
  • Isotretinoin / therapeutic use
  • Quality of Life

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Isotretinoin
  • Benzoyl Peroxide