Acne
Acne
Acne
By Daphne Gima
18th February 2009
OUTLINE
Introduction
Pathogenesis of Acne
Classification of Acne
Management of Acne
Summary
References
INTRODUCTION
Inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous
follicles marked by comedones, papules or
pustules on the face, chest and upper back.
Has high prevalence, particularly in
adolescence, but can occasionally occur even
until 4th decade of life.
Affects more males than females
(ii)Diet
(iii)Stress
(iv)Medications