Contents, JCMS, Vol. 2(3), Supplement
Prepubertal Acne:
Clinical Presentation, Evaluation, and Treatment
Danielle Marcoux, Catherine C. McCuaig, and Julie Powell
S3-2
Management of Adult Acne and Acne Variants
W. J. Cunliffe
S3-7
Side Effects of Acne Therapy and Their Management
Rob A.W. Miller
S3-14
Psychosocial Aspects of Acne Vulgaris
Alison M. Layton
S3-19
Approaches to Acne Scarring: A Review
Nowell Solish, Mani Raman, and Sheldon V. Pollack
S3-24
Editorial
Our previous supplement on acne
published in November 1997 received many favourable reviews. By popular demand, we have
decided to revisit this topic. This issue will focus on the challenges that dermatologists
face in the management of acne.
Prepubertal acne occurs, although uncommonly. Should these
patients be investigated or treated differently? Drs. Marcoux, McCuaig, and Powell provide
some useful guidelines.
Most people consider acne a disease of adolescence.
According to Dr. Cunliffe, acne not infrequently persists into the fourth decade of life.
In his article, he discusses the pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment of adult acne.
No less challenging to manage than adult acne are acne variants such as acne fulminans,
acne conglobata, and vasculitic acne. Dr. Cunliffe also reviews the clinical features and
current management of these devastating diseases.
A rational therapeutic decision requires a careful analysis
of the risks and benefits of treatment. Dr. Miller gives us a concise and up-to-date
review of the potential side effects of systemic acne therapy along with helpful
suggestions on their management.
Acne can cause significant psychosocial burden. Dr. Layton
reminds us that this should not be overlooked in our clinical assessment of acne patients.
She discusses the use of the APSEA (assessment of psychological and social effects of
acne) questionnaire.
Last, but not least, what can we do to alleviate acne
scarring and restore self-confidence? Drs. Solish, Raman, and Pollack discuss the various
old and new treatments.
Vincent C. Ho
