Pediatria pre prax 5/2011
Acne and atopic dermatitis in a paediatrician’s surgery
Acne is a chronic, noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. It affects both sexes regardless of age; however, it is most common between 11 and 25 years of age. In about 10–15 % of patients, manifestations may occur at older age. Atopic eczema is an intensely itchy, chronic inflammatory skin condition. The incidence of the disease has a progressive trend. In the Czech Republic, the prevalence is approximately 5–10 %. A positive family history increases the likelihood of development of the disease in children.
Keywords: pilosebaceous unit, comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, cysts, antibiotics (ATB), benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, azelaic acid.
