Medical and psychosocial impact of acne

The direct and clinically obvious medical sequelae of acne vulgaris are well described. Physical comorbidities associated with classic acne are quite rare. Often more difficult to detect and measure are the short- and long-term psychosocial consequences of acne. These frequently are devastating and life-altering and in some cases are life-threatening. Semin Cutan Med Surg 29:9-12 [C] 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
********** Acne once was widely considered more a rite of passage than a disease. Over time, awareness of the potentially destructive impact of acne increased, along with the development of [...]