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ACNE A COMMON SKIN CONDITION By Chris Saunders, CPhT

Source: www.continuingeducation.com
Topic: Acne
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Sort Desciption: Goals and Objectives: The Pharmacy Technician will have a basic understanding of the following: 1. To understand the cause of acne 2. To become familiar with the different types of acne lesions 3. To summarize the standard OTC and RX acne treatments

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Goals and Objectives: The Pharmacy Technician will have a basic understanding of the following: 1. To understand the cause of acne 2. To become familiar with the different types of acne lesions 3. To summarize the standard OTC and RX acne treatments Since 4 out of 5 people are known to experience acne within the age group of 12 24 years, acne is most commonly associated with teenagers and young adults. For most people, acne disappears before they reach age 30. For others, it may persist well into their 40s and 50s. Acne is a disorder of the skin that affects over 17 million Americans today with a variety of skin eruptions, which include comedones (whiteheads and blackheads), pimples and zits. The most common type is called acne vulgaris (common acne) and is typically experienced by teenagers and found on the neck, face, shoulders, back and chest. In more severe cases, inflammatory lesions such as papules, pustules, nodules or cysts may appear. Although acne is not considered a serious health threat, severe acne may affect a person both physically and emotionally. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF ACNE Acne is the result of hormone actions on the pilosebaceous units (PSU), which leads to clogged pores. PSUs consist of a sebaceous gland connected to a follicle (canal), which contains a fine hair. PSUs are found everywhere on the body, except the palms and soles, and are more concentrated in the face, neck, back and chest areas. The sebaceous glands produce an oily substance called sebum that normally empties out onto the surface of the skin through the follicle or pore. Sebum is a complex and variable mixture of lipids including glycerides, free fatty acids, wax esters, squalene, cholesterol esters and cholesterol. Kerotinocytes, which are cells, line the follicle. When the hair, sebum and kerotinocytes fill up the narrow follicle, they may become plugged and result in acne ...

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