Journal of Asia Pacific Aesthetic Sciences

Abstract: Acne vulgaris is a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit, which runs a chronic course and it is self-limiting. It is characterized by the presence of open and closed comedones, papules, pustules, and dermal tissue damage that eventually would cause hypertrophic scar formation. In the vast majority of cases, it is not until puberty that acne becomes a more significant problem. Acne often heralds the onset of puberty. In these young patients, the predominant lesions are comedones. Acne prevalence hits its peak during the middle-to-late teenage period, with more than 85% of adolescents affected, and then steadily decreases. However, acne may persist through the third decade or even later. The prevalence of high school students with moderate-to-severe acne was 19.9% in those students with a family history of acne and 9.8% in those students without a family history of acne. Acne in young adult male patient may start during adolescence and persist or have an onset in adulthood. Acne has various psychosocial effects that impact patients’ quality of life. Treatments vary widely and treatment should be tailored specifically for each individual. In this paper, we will focus on the management and treatment options for young adult male patient with acne
vulgaris.