The current treatment of acne vulgaris utilizing both topical and systemic agents i eviewed. New therapeutic agents such as the retinoids and their newer analogus etretin and RO-15-0778, antiandrogens cyproterone acetate alone and in combination with estrogen, a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA), minoxidil for hair growth, mupirocin and ketoconazole. A partial list of therapeutic agents whose futher use is under review in terms of their safety or efficacy.
Acitretin ; Acne Vulgaris ; Androgen Antagonists ; Anesthetics, Local ; Cyproterone Acetate ; Drug Therapy* ; Estrogens ; Hair ; Humans ; Ketoconazole ; Minoxidil ; Mupirocin ; Retinoids