INTRODUCTION While part of its name, vulgaris, reflects the very fact that it is common, acne vulgaris is much less common in babies, toddlers, or preadolescents. In most individuals at…

INTRODUCTIONThe pathogenesis of acne vulgaris depends upon several key factors including keratinization abnormalities, excess sebaceous gland secretion, the presence and activity of the anaerobic bacterium Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes), and…

INTRODUCTIONThe Consensus Guidelines for acne management suggest that enhanced therapeutic benefits may be obtained by combining therapeutic agents with different but complementary mechanisms of action.1 The topical combination of a…

INTRODUCTION Acne vulgaris is a common, chronic skin disorder that affects 70% to 87% of the adolescent population.1-3 While acne occurs mostly in pubescent teens, older individuals may also be…