Acne vulgarisAcne vulgaris and rosaceaRosacea are common, chronic inflammatory conditions. While both can present with papules and pustules on the face, they have their own distinctive pathophysiologyPathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatmentTreatment plans. While AV is clinically diagnosed, treatments options may vary depending on the clinical severity and what the patient can tolerate. Some current medications can be financially burdensome, have unwanted side effects, or have a treatment schedule that can be difficult for some patients to maintain. Targeting certain biomarkersBiomarkers in acne vulgaris and rosacea can potentially provide more feasible treatmentTreatment options for patients with acneAcne and rosaceaRosacea. This chapter will focus on the specific biomarkers involved in acne vulgarisAcne vulgaris and rosacea which could potentially expand our current understanding and methodology in diagnosisDiagnosis, prognosis, and managing treatment for patients with these skin disorders. A literature review was conducted of ten biomarkers using the classification standards from the World Health Organization. These ten biomarkersBiomarkers were selected based on their involvement in the pathogenesis of AV or rosacea, as well as their current usage as treatment targetsTreatment targets for other dermatological conditions.

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Biomarkers in Acne and Rosacea

  • Julian Melchor,
  • Raquel L. Bruinsma,
  • Steven R. Feldman

摘要

Acne vulgarisAcne vulgaris and rosaceaRosacea are common, chronic inflammatory conditions. While both can present with papules and pustules on the face, they have their own distinctive pathophysiologyPathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatmentTreatment plans. While AV is clinically diagnosed, treatments options may vary depending on the clinical severity and what the patient can tolerate. Some current medications can be financially burdensome, have unwanted side effects, or have a treatment schedule that can be difficult for some patients to maintain. Targeting certain biomarkersBiomarkers in acne vulgaris and rosacea can potentially provide more feasible treatmentTreatment options for patients with acneAcne and rosaceaRosacea. This chapter will focus on the specific biomarkers involved in acne vulgarisAcne vulgaris and rosacea which could potentially expand our current understanding and methodology in diagnosisDiagnosis, prognosis, and managing treatment for patients with these skin disorders. A literature review was conducted of ten biomarkers using the classification standards from the World Health Organization. These ten biomarkersBiomarkers were selected based on their involvement in the pathogenesis of AV or rosacea, as well as their current usage as treatment targetsTreatment targets for other dermatological conditions.