Patient Driven Acne Care: Tailoring Therapy for Individual Needs

James Del Rosso, DO, presents the case of a 14-year old female suffering from mild to moderate acne and explores the role of isotretinoin, optimizing adolescent treatment protocols, and the rationale behind initial therapies such as oral antibiotics in similar cases.

An acne management expert discusses the importance of understanding patients' dietary choices on treatment outcomes, reviewing the different types of isotretinoin and highlighting the crucial role of micronized or food-independent formulations in effective acne care.

James Del Rosso, DO, continues the discussion on managing acne in a female patient, emphasizing how to balance patient expectations and optimize skincare regimens, particularly when underlying conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome are present.

In a Dermatology Times Case-Based Roundtable event, James Del Rosso, DO, shared pearls for challenging acne cases.