title: Tailoring individualized treatment plans for acne.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
authors.forename: Julie C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Harper
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D000451:Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists; D013148:Spironolactone