Acne Treatment Across the Lifespan

Jonette Keri, MD, PhD, shares some highlights about acne evaluation and treatment across the age spectrum, including:

• How do we differentiate and grade acne across the age spectrum, from newborns to preteens?

• When is it necessary to refer, particularly to endocrinology or other specialties, for childhood acne that may be associated with an underlying endocrine disorder?

• What should we be using more of and less of in treating acne across the age groups?

• How do you educate patients and families to deal with the psychological aspects of acne, as well as with treatment adherence?