Pediatria pre prax 1/2006

SKIN CARE AND ACNE TREATMENT

A detailed analysis in acne vulgaris is accompanied by a discussion of detrimental factors and overview of therapy in external care indications and disadvantages of individual external remedies are discussed. Systemic care involves besides treatment with antibiotics and overview of hormonal therapies in women focused on contraceptives with antiandrogenic effect and also information about therapy of oral isotretinoin including correct dosing.

Keywords: acne, acne vulgaris, skin care, therapy.