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Acne Vulgaris

Skin Disease

Overview

Acne vulgaris is inflammation of pilosebaceous units, common in adolescence, causing comedones, papules.

Symptoms

  • Comedones
  • Papules/pustules
  • Nodules
  • Scarring

Diagnosis

  • Clinical grading
  • No lab needed
  • Hormonal workup (if PCOS)

Treatments

  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Retinoids
  • Antibiotics
  • Isotretinoin (severe)

Risk Factors

⚠️Puberty
⚠️Androgens
⚠️Cosmetics
⚠️Diet (dairy, high GI)

Key Facts

  • ℹ️85% adolescents
  • ℹ️Scarring risk with nodules

ICD-10: L70 | Prevalence: çok yaygın

Last updated: 11/9/2025

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