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title: Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris
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date_modified: 2026-05-15
date_reviewed: 2026-05-15
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source_type: peer_reviewed
original_source_url: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26897386/
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# Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris

## Quick Summary

Zaenglein 2016 acne guidelines support the adult-acne source slate for benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, salicylic acid, and referral context.

## What Studied

Peer-reviewed acne vulgaris guideline article.

## Main Findings

The guideline source supports benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, and acne-care context at the evidence-guideline level.

## Why It Matters

It helps anchor the ingredient strategy without overpromising that cosmetic OTC care solves every adult-acne pattern.

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