Problem: A 15-year-old boy comes to your office for a sports preparticipation physical evaluation. He is healthy and has no questions, complaints, or concerns. The adolescent is well developed and well nourished, with normal vital signs, including blood pressure. The physical examination is entirely normal except for the skin. Multiple closed comedones are noted along the hairline. Erythematous papules and pustules are present across the forehead and over both cheeks. Scattered open comedones are located over the nose and cheeks as well. The chest and back are clear, with no lesions.
1. Who gets acne?
2. What are contributing factors in the development of acne?
3. What are the different types of acne lesions?
4. What management options are available for mild, moderate, and severe acne?