Opinion|Videos|June 21, 2024

Comprehensive Acne Management: Exploring the Role of Combination and Food Independent Treatments in an adolescent treatment-naïve patient

Hilary Baldwin, MD, a dermatologist, presents a case study of a 12-year-old overweight male patient with a two-year history of moderate facial acne, discussing her diagnostic process and recommended treatment plan.

  1. What is your impression of this case?
  2. What are the challenges commonly faced by adolescents in managing acne, and how can healthcare providers support them in overcoming these challenges?
  3. What factors should be considered when evaluating the efficacy of over-the-counter acne treatments?
  4. What would you prescribe for this patient?

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