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United Arab Emirates Consensus Recommendations for Management of Acne Vulgaris

  • Ahmed Al Dhaheri
  • , Ahmed Ameen
  • , Ashraf Reda
  • , Ayman Alnaeem
  • , Khaled Al Nuaimi
  • , Fatima Al Marzooqi
  • , Fatima Albreiki
  • , Huda Rajab
  • , Hussein Abdel Dayem
  • , Jawaher Alnaqbi
  • , Mariam Al Suwaidi
  • , Mohamed Ahmed
  • , Muna Al Murrawi
  • , Samir Hantirah
  • , Jerry Tan
  • NMC Specialty Hospital
  • Mediclinic Welcare Hospital
  • Ibrahim Bin Hamad Obaidullah Hospital
  • University of Sharjah
  • Zayed Military Hospital
  • Ambulatory Healthcare Service
  • Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital
  • Fujairah Hospital
  • Burjeel Day Surgery Center
  • DHA
  • Dr Muna Al Murawi Clinic
  • Valiant Clinic & American Hospital
  • Western University

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Abstract

Acne in the United Arab Emirates is a common disease that causes burden to patients, has psychosocial impacts, and is associated with physical sequelae such as dyspigmentation and scarring. This guideline, which was developed from evaluation of existing international and national evidence-based acne guidelines along with live meetings of UAE acne experts, is designed to facilitate the management of acne in the UAE health care system. It discusses evaluation of acne severity, evidence-based guidance on acne treatment, and strategies for management of this chronic disease. Effective Do treatment Not Copy of active lesions and prevention of sequela is likely to improve the health of many UAE patients with acne.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)653-660
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Drugs in Dermatology
Volume23
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2024

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