Acne in Clinical Practice: Treatment Approaches for the Interprofessional Healthcare Team

Course overview

Acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder that is associated with significant physical and psychosocial consequences. Many view acne as a self-limited condition of adolescence, but this condition frequently continues into adulthood and can result in permanent issues, including scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The effective management of acne requires an accurate assessment of disease severity, recognition of its risk factors, and selection of evidence-based therapies tailored to patient characteristics and preferences. This continuing education activity will review the epidemiology and etiology of acne, as well as its clinical presentation, diagnosis, and patient-centered management strategies. Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment options will be discussed, with a focus on the role of combination therapy, appropriate escalation of care, and long-term control. This activity also addresses counseling considerations and interprofessional collaboration to optimize adherence, minimize complications, and improve patient-reported outcomes.