Management of Acne

Abstract

ABSTRACT…Objective: To highlight the errors in the management of acne by GPs, qualifieddermatologists having minor degrees or fellowship and those who do not have any qualificationand practicing as dermatologists. Study design: Observational case series study. Setting:Dermatology department, Allied and D.H.Q hospitals, Faisalabad and at private setup.Period: From September 2012 to September 2013. Material & Methods: 100 patients withacne were divided in four groups. Those treated by general practitioners, those treated bydermatologists with minor degrees and diplomas, those with fellowship and those who practiceas dermatologists but they don’t have any qualifications. Results: None of the patients wasassessed properly for severity of acne and none of them was being treated according to thecurrent recommendations. Conclusion: General practitioners and dermatologists still needextensive education regarding the treatment of this common skin disease.