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Review
. 2023 Mar;24(2):199-223.
doi: 10.1007/s40257-022-00746-4. Epub 2022 Dec 20.

Truncal Acne and Scarring: A Comprehensive Review of Current Medical and Cosmetic Approaches to Treatment and Patient Management

Stefano G Daniele  1 , Sa Rang Kim  2 , Ayman Grada  3 , Angela Y Moore  4   5 , Kathleen C Suozzi  2 , Christopher G Bunick  6   7
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Truncal Acne and Scarring: A Comprehensive Review of Current Medical and Cosmetic Approaches to Treatment and Patient Management

Stefano G Daniele et al. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2023 Mar.

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin disorders worldwide. It typically affects skin areas with a high density of sebaceous glands such as the face, upper arms, chest, and/or back. Historically, the majority of research efforts have focused on facial acne vulgaris, even though approximately half of patients with facial lesions demonstrate truncal involvement. Truncal acne vulgaris is challenging to treat and poses a significant psychosocial burden on patients. Despite these characteristics, studies specifically examining truncal acne vulgaris are limited, with treatment guidelines largely derived from facial protocols. Therefore, truncal acne remains an understudied clinical problem. Here, we provide a clinically focused review on the epidemiology, evaluation, and available treatment options for truncal acne vulgaris. In doing so, we highlight knowledge gaps with the goal of spurring further investigation into the management of truncal acne vulgaris.

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