The burden of acne across the world

British Journal of DermatologyVolume 184, Issue 2 p. e37-e37 Plain Language SummaryFree Access The burden acne across the world First published: 05 February 2021 https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.19728Citations: 1AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions Use check box below share version article.I have read accept Wiley Online Library UseShareable LinkUse link a this article with your friends colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Acne is one most common skin diseases treated world. Latest reports suggest may be increasing in adolescents adults, particularly adult females. concept disease takes into account many different factors can difficult quantify light healthcare systems globe. In acne, resulting vary according patient’s age gender, duration their disease, as well ability access effective treatments. visible nature symptoms it cause, issues such scarring that result from all contribute physically psychosocially (e.g. mental wellbeing quality life) overall caused by do costs required for treatment. typically starts adolescence at time significant transition. profound effects on relationships, social functioning health. also presents an economic society. widespread prolonged use antibiotics introduces potential added through antimicrobial resistance, which when microbes bacteria) become resistant certain medicines, making infections harder treat. A James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership, involved people families, has identified numerous areas future research would help improve management (treatment) reduce burden. There lack standardized assessments measuring severity person’s acne. This major issue trials, makes compare paper reviews current literature identifies treatment uncertainties, summarizes work Core Outcome Network (ACORN) means supporting reduction disease. Linked Article: Layton et al. Br J Dermatol 2021; 184:219–225. Citing Literature Volume184, Issue2February 2021Pages RelatedInformation