Pearls in the management of acne: An advanced approach

Acne is a very common condition seen daily in primary care. The primary care physician can have a large impact on patients with acne by properly classifying the type of acne and successfully treating the acne based on its severity. Reduction of acne lesions provides great psychological and physical benefits to these patients. By understanding how acne develops, its many manifestations and treatment options, the primary care physician can become an expert in acne diagnosis and treatment.