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Review
. 2009 Oct;27(4):459-71, vi.
doi: 10.1016/j.det.2009.08.010.

Multimodal treatment of acne, acne scars and pigmentation

Ava T Shamban  1 , Vic A Narurkar
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Review

Multimodal treatment of acne, acne scars and pigmentation

Ava T Shamban et al. Dermatol Clin. 2009 Oct.

Abstract

Acne is a common skin disease that affects nearly 80% of adolescents and young adults aged 11 to 30 years. Lesions appear primarily on the face, back, chest, and other areas with a high concentration of pilosebaceous glands. The development of inflammatory lesions often drives acne patients to seek treatment. If a lesion becomes severely inflamed it may leave a scar. Severe scarring caused by acne is associated with substantial physical and psychological distress, particularly in adolescents. This article reviews the causes of acne, the treatment options, and grading scales.

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