ABSTRACT
Successful treatment for acne vulgaris is guided by the severity of the acne and is
aimed at correcting the altered pattern of follicular keratinization, decreasing
sebaceous gland activity, decreasing the follicular bacterial population, and
providing an anti-inflammatory effect (1). In many cases, management of acne
vulgaris should be approached as a chronic disease with a prolonged course and a
pattern of recurrence or relapse that manifests as acute or gradual outbreaks
(2,3). Early and aggressive treatment of acne vulgaris is encouraged to limit the
occurrence of physical scarring, persistent hyperpigmentation, and psychological
sequelae (4).
