Topical, Biological and Clinical Challenges in the Management of Patients with Acne Vulgaris
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2016, Vol 16, Issue 2
Abstract
Acne vulgaris is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin disorders among adolescents and young adults. It is associated with substantial morbidity and, rarely, with mortality. Te exact worldwide incidence and prevalence are currently unknown. Current challenges involve improving understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of acne vulgaris and developing a practical treatment consensus. Expert panel discussions were held in 2013 and 2014 among a group of scientists and clinicians from the Omani and United Arab Emirate Dermatology Societies to ascertain the current optimal management of acne vulgaris, identify clinically relevant end-points and construct suitable methodology for future clinical trial designs. Tis article reviews the discussions of these sessions and recent literature on this topic.
Authors and Affiliations
Anwar Al-Hammadi| Department of Dermatology, Rashid Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Abla Al-Ismaily| Department of Dermatology, Al Nahdha Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Sameer Al-Ali| Department of Dermatology, Abu Dhabi Dermatology Clinic, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Rajesh Ramadurai| Department of Clinical & Medical Affairs, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd., Mumbai, India, Rishi Jain| Department of Clinical & Medical Affairs, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd., Mumbai, India, Lynn McKinley-Grant| Department of Dermatology, George Washington University Hospital, Washington D.C., USA, Tariq I. Mughal| Department of Hematology & Oncology, Tufts University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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