TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Acne Vulgaris A1 - Elbuluk, Nada A1 - David, Jennifer A1 - Barbosa, Victoria Holloway A1 - Taylor, Susan C. A2 - Kelly, A. Paul A2 - Taylor, Susan C. A2 - Lim, Henry W. A2 - Serrano, Ana Maria Anido PY - 2016 T2 - Taylor and Kelly's Dermatology for Skin of Color, 2e AB - KEY POINTSAcne vulgaris is a disorder that is seemingly common in skin of color populations, including those of African, Asian, and Latin descent.Although few studies examine possible differences in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris in racial groups, it is likely that the pathogenesis is similar in all groups.Individuals with darker skin tones and acne frequently present with a chief complaint of hyperpigmentation, which is often referred to as dark marks, blemishes, scars, spots, discolorations, blotches, descoloracions, or Mecheta.Hyperpigmented macules may be the predominant lesions found in the skin of color patient with acne.Whereas comedonal acne occurs commonly in some skin of color individuals, nodulocystic acne is felt to occur less frequently in this population.By and large, treatment regimens for acne vulgaris in skin of color patients are similar to those for fairer-skinned patients, but it is important to avoid topical medications that lead to dryness or irritation and subsequent postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.Various methods can be used to improve tolerability to potentially drying topical agents for the skin of color patient.Oral agents, including antibiotics and retinoids, are effective for skin of color patients with acne.Procedural treatments including chemical peels, laser and light therapy, and surgical modalities can also be beneficial in providing adjuvant and/or combination therapy for acne vulgaris and its sequelae. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/20 UR - dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161546861 ER -