학술논문

Management of acne: Canadian clinical practice guideline.
Document Type
Journal Article
Source
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). 2/2/2016, Vol. 188 Issue 2, p118-126. 9p. 2 Diagrams.
Subject
*ACNE
*SKIN disease treatment
*MEDICAL screening
*SKIN inflammation
*HEALTH education
*DIAGNOSIS
Language
ISSN
0820-3946
Abstract
The article discusses the availability of a guideline to facilitate efficient diagnosis and effective treatment of acne vulgaris in Canada. It highlights several categories of acne including comedonal, mild-to-moderate papulopustular and severe inflammatory acne. It also cites the health benefits of the early diagnosis of acne to prevent the growth of active lesions and its adverse psychosocial impact to the individuals.