The contemporary issues related to conventional treatment of acne and the way forward

Abstract

People perceive acne as a minority disorder (not a major health concern), but it has a significant impact and burden on the victims. Although conventional drugs are available for its treatment, which are applied directly to the affected skin, such as azelaic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and salicylic acid etc. or formulations that are applied to the skin and taken by mouth such as Antibiotics and retinoids as well as birth control pills. This paper discusses the contemporary issues related to conventional treatment of acne with a view of exploring the way forward. Relevant literatures of stakeholders report and studies conducted globally and locally were searched and reviewed. Economic, environmental, emotional, social and spiritual issues are the major contemporary issues related to acne conventional treatment. The article recommend the use of scientific evidence based herbals for acne as it is a promising strategy and the real pharmacy today with no side effects.

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