Acne

Key Facts

Usually seen in

• Children between 13 to 18 years of age
• Adults between 25 to 40 years of age   

Gender affected

• Both men and women but more common in women
  
  

Body part(s) involved

• Skin

Prevalence

• Worldwide: 9.4% (2015)

Mimicking Conditions

• Acne keloidalis nuchae
• Acneiform eruptions
• Folliculitis
• Perioral dermatitis
• Rosacea
• Sebaceous hyperplasia
• Syringoma
• Tuberous sclerosis
• Hidradenitis suppurativa

 

Necessary health tests/imaging

• Luteinising Hormone
• Follicle Stimulating Hormone
• Dehydroepiandrosterone(DHEA)

Treatment

• Retinoids: Retinoic acid, Tretinoin & Adapalene
• Antimicrobials: Azelaic acid
• Topical antibiotics: Clindamycin & Azithromycin
• Anti-acne agents: Salicylic acid
• Systemic antibiotics: Doxycycline & Minocycline 
• Oral Isotretinoin