RT Book, Section A1 Baumann, Leslie A1 Keri, Jonette A2 Baumann, Leslie A2 Saghari, Sogol A2 Weisberg, Edmund SR Print(0) ID 1172446518 T1 Acne (Type 1 Sensitive Skin) T2 Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice, 2e YR 2009 FD 2009 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. PP New York, NY SN 9780071490627 LK dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1172446518 RD 2024/10/15 AB Any discussion of the practice of cosmetic dermatology must include a discussion of acne. Although acne is not typically considered to be a “cosmetic” problem, its highly visible nature makes it a very common complaint among cosmetic patients who are by definition concerned about their appearance. Acne can often have a profound psychological impact on patients. Recently, an evaluation of the psychosocial implications of acne on self-image and quality of life found that it may be equivalent to disorders such as asthma or epilepsy.1 Acne can be especially troublesome to adults who perceive themselves as too old to have this condition most often associated with adolescence.