What causes acne?
It depends on the type of acne. There are many factors, but some of them are familial predisposition, polycystic ovarian syndrome, drugs like steroids or hormones, cosmetics, inappropriate diet, etc.
What are the clinical features of acne?
Main types of acne vulgaris are comedone acne, papulo-pustulous type and nodulo-cystic (acne conglobata) type.
Acne usually affects the face, chest and back region.
Depends on the type of acne, but can be presented with open and closed comedons, papules, pustules, cysts and nodules.
How is acne diagnosed?
Usually acne is clinical diagnosis. If needed microbiology test, hormonal or dietary tests can be done.
How is acne treated?
There are many products on the market manufactures for treatment of acne, but not many of them are worth trying.
Today we will mention some of the main products that we use in our practice. They include: local cosmetic products, retinoids, local antibiotics, azelaic acid, benzylperoxide, etc. In more severe cases we prescribe oral contraceptives, antibiotics and retinoids.
What is the outlook for acne?
According to our experience, in most cases with proper therapy acne is cured in about 1 year. In resistant cases this period can be extended to 2-3 years. With severe acne, non-application of therapy or application of incorrect therapy, in most cases post-lesional hyperpigmentation and scarring are observed, which can be a lifelong trauma for the patient.
