Topical Acne Therapy: Current and Advanced Options for Optimizing Adherence

[摘要] Acne is the most common skin disorder treated by physicians, affecting about 85% of individuals between the ages of 12-24 years.1 Adult-onset acne is increasingly common with presentation in patients beyond their teenage years. Topical treatment is the mainstay for mild disease and adjunctive to oral or hormonal therapy for moderate acne. However, patients often consider topical medications to be time-consuming and inconvenient to use, irritating to the skin, and less potent than systemic therapy. These factors can engender nonadherent behaviour and treatment dissatisfaction. This article explores recent formulary advances and offers clinical strategies that can encourage adherence and improve treatment outcomes.

[学科分类] 皮肤病学