Opinion|Videos|June 21, 2024

Adolescent Acne Management: Strategic Approaches and Leveraging Clascoterone Cream

Hilary Baldwin, MD, presents a case study of a 17-year-old high school student with moderate acne vulgaris on her face and back, which caused significant emotional distress and lowered self-esteem, and discusses the patient's treatment journey and the resolution achieved.

  1. What is your impression of this case? What challenges does it present?
  2. How might the patient’s use of makeup to cover up her acne contribute to her condition?
  3. What recommendations would you provide regarding makeup use for acne-prone individuals?
  4. What additional information would you want to gather from this patient regarding her acne history, previous treatments, and lifestyle factors before determining the next steps in her treatment plan?
  5. As a treatment-naïve patient, how would you treat her?

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