Pórszász, RóbertFreidman, Hannah2020-02-262020-02-262018-11-09http://hdl.handle.net/2437/281243Acne is a common skin disease that affects most individuals at some point in their lives. It is classified into different forms which vary in severity, lesion type, and localization, with the face commonly involved. The hallmark of acne are comedones, which can develop further into inflammatory papules, pustules, or even abscesses and nodules. Symptoms typically begin in early puberty and cease spontaneously during the third decade of life. The are multiple etiological factors: genetic predisposition, seborrhea, and hyperkeratosis are known to promote the development of acne. Topical and systemic treatment options are available to counteract inflammation and hyperkeratosis, as well as to help purify the skin.45enpharmacologyAcne; an overview of current and future treatment optionsDEENK Témalista::Informatika