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Review
. 2023 Jan-Feb;98(1):75-83.
doi: 10.1016/j.abd.2022.01.006. Epub 2022 Oct 14.

Adult acne versus adolescent acne: a narrative review with a focus on epidemiology to treatment

Ömer Kutlu  1 , Ayşe Serap Karadağ  2 , Uwe Wollina  3
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Adult acne versus adolescent acne: a narrative review with a focus on epidemiology to treatment

Ömer Kutlu et al. An Bras Dermatol. 2023 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is one of the most common chronic inflammatory diseases and is characterized by papules, pustules, comedones, and nodules. Although adolescence is the preferential age group, acne may affect various age groups. Acne shares different properties in adults and adolescents. These differences extend from epidemiology to treatments. Increased awareness of these two subtypes will allow for better management of the disease. In this review, the authors examined all aspects of acne in adults and adolescents under the light of current literature.

Keywords: Acne, adult; Adolescent acne.

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