MedicineDermatologyPediatricsCosmetic DermatologyDermatopathologyPediatric DermatologyAutoimmune Skin DiseasesInflammatory Skin DiseasesInflammatory Skin DisordersPediatric AcnePruritic Skin DiseaseSkin CareAdolescent AcneDirect CostsDirect Treatment CostsPsychological Morbidity
Acne vulgaris, which occurs in 50 million persons living in the United States, is associated with physical and psychological morbidity (e.g., scarring, poor self-image, depression) and results in more than $3 billion in direct costs annually. In addition, knowledge about its pathogenesis is constantly evolving. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has released guidelines for managing acne vulgaris in adolescents and adults.