INTRODUCTION The effectiveness of topical acne therapy is related to adherence with the regimen by the patient, which is influenced directly by the ability to apply anti-acne preparations appropriately. Although…

INTRODUCTION Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder, affecting up to 85 percent of adolescents.1 The disorder is chronic, usually beginning with the onset of puberty, and is characterized by…

INTRODUCTIONAlthough acne is one of the most common skin disorders, its pathogenesis is not clearly understood. Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) is a commensal organism that plays an active role in…