Acne

Acne arises usually during puberty. It affects 85% of individuals between ages 15 – 24, 30% of individuals between ages 25 – 34, 10% of individuals between ages 35 – 44, and 3% of individuals over the age of 44. 80% of acne affects face only, while 10% affects body only, and 10% affects both face and body.

Treatment Options

1. Topical Therapy

  • Retinoids
  • Benzoyl Peroxide
  • Antibiotics

2. Oral Antibiotics

  • Tetracycline (Minocycline, Doxycycline)
  • Erythromycin
  • Clindamycin

3. Oral Anti-Androgens and Oral Contraceptive

  • Aldactone
  • Cyproterone Acetate

4. Oral Isotretinoin (Roaccutane)