Acne Vulgaris

Overview

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Credits

2.00

Post Assessment Questions

20

Expiration Date

28 Feb 2026

Last Reviewed

1 Mar 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disorder of pilosebaceous unit, which runs a chronic course and it is self-limiting. Acne vulgaris is triggered by propionibacterium acnes in adolescence, under the influence of normal circulating dehydroepiandrosterone. It is a very common skin disorder which can present with inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions. This activity reviews the etiology, evaluation, and management of acne vulgaris and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Describe the epidemiology of acne vulgaris.
  • Identify some of the topical and systemic treatment options for acne vulgaris.
  • Outline some of the complications of acne vulgaris.
  • Describe how interprofessional team members can collaborate to improve the evaluation, management, and counseling of patients with acne vulgaris.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information


This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, and StatPearls, LLC. The Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University designates this activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is reported to the following Maintenance of Certification (MOC) boards:
American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
  • Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Disease
American Board of Otolaryngology
  • Allergy
American Board of Pathology
  • Dermatopathology
  • Endocrine
  • Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology
American Board of Pediatrics
  • General Pediatrics
  • Medical Toxicology
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases

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