MANAGEMENT OF ACNE

ARE DOCTORS DOING JUSTICE?

Abstract

ABSTRACT…Objective: To highlight the errors in the management of acne by GPs, qualified
dermatologists having minor degrees or fellowship and those who do not have any qualification
and 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 with
acne were divided in four groups. Those treated by general practitioners, those treated by
dermatologists with minor degrees and diplomas, those with fellowship and those who practice
as dermatologists but they don’t have any qualifications. Results: None of the patients was
assessed properly for severity of acne and none of them was being treated according to the
current recommendations. Conclusion: General practitioners and dermatologists still need
extensive education regarding the treatment of this common skin disease.