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Quick Answers Acne Vulgaris Sections: Key Features, Essentials of Diagnosis , General Considerations, Demographics, Clinical Findings, Symptoms and Signs, Differential Diagnosis, Diagnosis, Laboratory Tests, Treatment, Medications, Comedonal acne, Papular inflammatory acne, Therapeutic Procedures, Outcome, Complications, Prognosis, When to Refer, Prevention, Evidence, Practice Guidelines, Web Site, Information for Patients, References,
. Topics Discussed: acne vulgaris; anti-inflammatory agents, non-steroidal; antibiotics; antifungal agent; antipruritics; dermatologic agents; dermatologic disorders; emollients; skin lesion; topical corticosteroid.
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| | Soaps play little part and, if any are used, they should be mild
Topical retinoids
| | Tretinoin | | Very effective
Start with 0.025% cream (not gel) twice weekly at night
Then, build up to as often as nightly
Pea-sized amount is sufficient to cover half the entire face
Wait 20 min after washing to apply
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If standard tretinoin preparations..."
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