Systemic therapy for acne vulgaris.
There are three main groups of systemic therapies available for the treatment of acne vulgaris: systemic antibiotics, hormonal therapy (for females) and oral isotretinoin. This article outlines when these treatments should be prescribed for the treatment of acne, considers the impact of therapy on aetiology, and advises on dosage regimens, potential adverse effects and expected efficacy.
Harrogate District Hospital, Harrogate HG2 7SX.
Alison M
AM
Layton
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004351:Drug Resistance; D006728:Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D006728:Hormones; D015474:Isotretinoin