TLDR Educating people about acne is key because many still believe old myths, even though treatments exist for almost all types.
In the document from August 1, 1997, Dr. Landow addressed the common misconceptions surrounding acne, emphasizing the importance of patient education in managing the condition. Despite the prevalence of acne during adolescence and early adulthood, the document highlighted that advanced therapies were available to treat nearly all forms of acne, except the most stubborn cases. However, outdated stereotypes about the causes and treatments of acne continued to prevail, suggesting that dispelling these myths was a crucial aspect of effective acne management.
11 citations,
February 2003 in “Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Acne and increased body hair in teenage girls are normal but severe cases may need hormone evaluation and treatment can prevent diabetes linked to PCO.
January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.
18 citations,
June 2019 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.
5 citations,
February 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” New acne treatments include combination creams, advanced retinoids, and light therapies, focusing on safety and patient adherence.
15 citations,
February 2017 in “Nursing Clinics of North America” Targeted cancer therapies can cause skin side effects, which should be treated early to help patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
