Biography
Biography: Sevil Alan
Abstract
Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that effects the pilosebaceous unit and is characterized with comedones, papules, pustules, nodules and occasionally with scars. The mainstay of acne therapy includes: topical retinoids, topical antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide (BP), and oral isotretinoin for severe cases. Current acne treatment regimens often require patients to use multiple medications, some of which may have side effects. Many of the new therapies discussed in this presentation.
