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Pages 33-37 (January - February 2009)
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Vol. 100. Issue 1.
Pages 33-37 (January - February 2009)
Practical dermatology
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Management of Acne in Women Over 25 Years of Age
Manejo del Acné en Mujeres Mayores de 25 Años
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R. Rivera, A. Guerra
Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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Acne is one of the most widespread skin diseases in the general population and among adolescents in particular. However, it is becoming increasingly common in patients over 25 years of age, and particularly in women. We distinguish 2 types of postadolescent acne: persistent acne—the most frequent such acne—is an extension of acne that began in adolescence and continues into adulthood, and late-onset acne, which first appears in those over 25 years. We review the clinical characteristics of these types of acne in women, the causes, the recommended complementary tests, and the particulars of treatment in order to adequately manage this condition.

Key words:
postadolescent acne
persistent acne
late-onset acne
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El acné es una de las enfermedades de la piel de mayor prevalencia en general y en la adolescencia en particular. Sin embargo, cada vez es más frecuente ver pacientes mayores de 25 años, especialmente mujeres, afectados por el proceso. Distinguimos dos tipos de acné postadolescente: el «acné persistente», el más frecuente, continuación del acné iniciado en la adolescencia y que permanece en la edad adulta, y el «acné de comienzo tardío», que aparece por primera vez en los mayores de 25 años.

Revisamos las características clínicas de estos tipos de acné en las mujeres, los factores etiológicos implicados, las pruebas complementarias necesarias y las peculiaridades a la hora de tratarlos, para conseguir un correcto manejo de estas pacientes.

Palabras clave:
acné postadolescente
acné persistente
acné tardío
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