Danny McBride is a 17-year-old high school student in his senior year. He is active in lacrosse and baseball but is finding that his skin is breaking out more often lately and is becoming discouraged...

Danny McBride is a 17-year-old high school student in his senior year. He is active in lacrosse and baseball but is finding that his skin is breaking out more often lately and is becoming discouraged at the increase. He feels it has started to affect his social life and his parents make an appointment with a dermatologist. The health care provider diagnoses Danny’s skin condition as acne vulgaris and prescribes tretinoin (Retin-A).

1. What would you tell Danny about his condition? Include what acne is, who is prone to develop it, and what methods of treatment have been found to be beneficial.

2. What are some reasons why Danny’s acne outbreaks may have increased at this time?

3. What will you teach Danny about the application of tretinoin and adverse effects that may occur?