Acne in Pediatric Patients

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Ashley Smith Fraser, MSN, CPNP-PC Related seminars and products

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Ashley Smith Fraser, MSN, CPNP-PC, is a pediatric dermatology nurse practitioner at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. She earned her BSN and MSN from The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. She was a nurse in the emergency department at Children’s National and has been a pediatric nurse practitioner in the dermatology department in Children’s National for over 5 years. She specializes in acne, atopic dermatitis and biologic therapies.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Ashley Smith Fraser has an employment relationship with Children’s National Hospital and receives a speaking honorarium from Sanofi. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Ashley Smith Fraser has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Objectives

1. Analyze the causes of acne in adolescents, including myths and facts.
2. Complete and document an acne exam and use the findings to drive your treatment choices.
3. Determine appropriate use of over the counter versus prescription treatment options.
4. Differentiate between post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring.
5. Prescribe isotretinoin safely per recommendations.

Outline

I. Introduction to Adolescent Acne

• Overview of acne prevalence and impact on adolescents
• Differentiating between myths and facts regarding acne causation

II. Acne Examination Techniques

• Understanding the components of a thorough acne examination
• Describing and documenting findings accurately
• Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation vs. Scarring

III. Management of Pediatric Acne

• Using examination findings to tailor treatment choices
• Integrating patient preferences and treatment goals
• Available over-the-counter treatments for acne
• Discussing prescription treatment options and their efficacy

IV. Isotretinoin: Indications and Side Effects

• Reviewing indications for isotretinoin therapy in acne management
• Dispelling yths and understanding the truth about isotretinoin side effects

V. Summary of key takeaways

Target Audience

• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Advanced Practice Nurses
• Physician Assistants
• Physicians