Clinical Specialist: Anne Szpindor, MD – Chicago, IL Prepared by Russell Jaffe, MD, Ph.D. and Jayashree Mani, MS, CCN This report discusses Sarah, a 27-year-old woman with a more than five-year history of chronic acne. BACKGROUND: Acne means an outbreak of bacterial growth and ‘clean up’ cell responses in the sebaceous glands of the skin.
Skin is the largest organ in your body, accounting for around 15% of your body weight, and approximately 20 square feet in surface area. It serves as a protective barrier against microorganisms, chemicals, radiation, temperature changes, and mechanical impacts. This skin is made up of three layers: Epidermis – the waterproof, protective outer layer. Dermis