Abstract
BackgroundTruncal acne is common and burdensome for patients; however, there is paucity of evidence and guidance for the management of truncal acne. Currently, clinical practice guidelines provide very little guidance on the assessment or management of truncal acne.ObjectivesTo identify unmet needs in truncal acne and make recommendations to address clinical and management gaps using an international consensus.MethodsThe Personalising Acne: Consensus of Experts panel consisted of 13 dermatologists, who used a modified Delphi approach to reach a consensus on statements related to clinically relevant aspects of truncal acne evaluation and management. A consensus was defined as ≥75% of the panelists voting “agree” or “strongly agree.” The voting was electronic and blinded.ResultsThe panel identified gaps and made recommendations related to truncal acne identification, assessment, and grading; the evaluation of the impact on patients; and treatment goals and factors to be considered for its management.LimitationsThe recommendations are based on expert opinion, in the absence of high-quality evidence.ConclusionsWe highlighted addressing not just facial acne but also truncal acne during patient consultations. The recommendations made herein may help facilitate the care of patients who present with truncal acne, with or without facial acne.
Highlights
Acne vulgaris is esti- CAPSULE SUMMARYTwo chairpersons from the main panel oversaw the mated to affect 9.4% of the process and were involved global population
The panel identified gaps and made recommendations related to truncal acne identification, assessment, and grading; the evaluation of the impact on patients; and treatment goals and factors to be considered for its management
The recommendations made may help facilitate the care of patients who present with truncal acne, with or without facial acne. ( JAAD Int 2021;5:33-40.)
Summary
Acne vulgaris is esti- CAPSULE SUMMARYTwo chairpersons from the main panel oversaw the mated to affect 9.4% of the process and were involved global population (for all d Truncal acne is common and in panel selection and ages). 20 years of age) report ever having acne,[1,2,3] with as many as 61% presenting with truncal involvement.[4,5,6,7,8]. The latter is inclusive of the shoulders, chest, and back.[9]. Truncal acne is common and burdensome for patients; there is paucity of evidence and guidance for the management of truncal acne. Clinical practice guidelines provide very little guidance on the assessment or management of truncal acne
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