Acne vulgaris: considerations in darker skin types
The lasting effects of acne vulgaris can affect a patient into adulthood. For individuals with darker skin types, hyperpigmentation and keloid scarring are often considered too late in management. We present an argument for a more holistic approach to care.
Authors
- Georgia Lada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1926-2599)
- C. Elise Kleyn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4038-5833)
- Chiedu Ufodiama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7917-3398)
- Tamara Griffiths (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2558-2954)
Institutions
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University of Manchester (GB)
- Northern Health and Social Care Trust (GB)
- Thomas Foundation (AU)
- Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-05-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llaf220
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.00