Pearls in the management of acne - An advanced approach

Acne is a common condition of the sebaceous follicle. The primary care phys ician can have a large impact on patients with acne by properly classifying the type of acne (obstructive versus inflammatory) and successfully treati ng the acne based on its severity. Reduction of acne lesions by appropriate topical and oral medications provides great psychological and physical ben efits to these patients. By understanding how acne develops and its many ma nifestations and treatment options, the primary care physician can become a n expert in acne diagnosis and treatment.