Acne: Etiopathogenesis and its management

Acne vulgaris is one of the commonest skin disorders, which dermatologists have to treat, mainly affect adolescents, though it may present at any age. Acne is chronic inflammatory disease of pilosebaceous units. Clinically it can present as seborrhea, comedones, erythematous papules, pustules and nodules. In recent years, due to better understanding of the etiopathogenesis of acne, new therapeutic modalities are designed. The purpose of this article is to review the etiopathogenesis and treatment options available with us in the present scenario.