Acne Therapies for the Primary Care Physician: What’s New and What’s Practical

Acne vulgaris is the most common dermatologic condition worldwide, affecting people across a broad range of ages and skin phototypes. There are a variety of pathophysiological processes involved in the formation of acne lesions, with available anti-acne therapies targeting such pathways. Herein, we provide a review of important acne treatment classes and present novel topical, oral and energy-based interventions.