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Acne is a very common skin condition, however, in most cases once adolescence is over, it disappears as the patient's hormones are regulated. When acne persists or begins after adolescence, it is known as adult acne, it occurs in most cases in females, that is why it is known as Adult Female Acne.
Acne in patients over 25 years of age causes social stigmatization and deterioration in the quality of life of the patient, hence they come for consultation. In medical practice, it is frequently observed how patients ask for help to eliminate their acne and consequently, both the general practitioner and the Dermatologist must identify the pathology and know the proper management according to the latest guidelines recommended both nationally and internationally.
The objective of this publication is to provide the most recent guidelines and the necessary tools to the primary care general practitioner to be able to identify adult female acne and decide on an appropriate management according to their abilities and also help them make the right decision of the ideal moment to refer the patient to a dermatologist to be medicated and managed with the best regimen for their pathology.
The management of adult female acne will be based on a topical treatment, which is commonly known as skincare, and systemic treatments which will depend on the severity and extent of the acneiform lesions. The systemic therapeutic options vary from antibiotics, oral contraceptives, isotretinoin, antiandrogens, among others. The decision on the management to be prescribed should be individualized for each patient according to their needs, background, conditions, and expectations.
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