South-East Asia study alliance guidelines on the management of acne vulgaris in South-East Asian patients

摘要: The management of acne in South-East Asia is unique, as Asian skin and local variables require a clinical approach unlike that utilized other parts the world. There are different treatment guidelines per country region, group leading dermatologists from these countries convened to review guidelines, discuss current practices recent advances, formulate consensus harmonize vulgaris region. Emphasis has been placed on formulating recommendations impede development antibiotic resistance Propionibacterium acnes. adopted Acne Consensus Conference system for grading severity. recommends patients may be treated with topical medications including retinoids, benzoyl peroxide (BPO), salicylic acid, combination retinoid BPO, or retinoids BPO without antibiotics mild acne; oral moderate isotretinoin if patient fails first-line (a 6- 8-week trial combined BPO) severe acne. Maintenance using recommended. To prevent resistance, should not used monotherapy simultaneously antibiotics. Skin care, comprised cleansing, moisturizing sun protection, likewise Patient education good communication recommended improve adherence, advice given about characteristics care products use.