Tailoring individualized treatment plans for acne.
Because acne is a complex multifactorial disorder, combination treatment may be required to target its various pathogenic factors. Combination treatments also offer the most improvement over the shortest time. Oral contraceptives (OCs) are an excellent treatment, and clinicians should consider them a first-line option as part of combination therapy in women with acne.
Harper
Julie C
JC
University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D000075202:Contraindications; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000451:Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013148:Spironolactone / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D000451:Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists; D013148:Spironolactone