Status report from the American Acne & Rosacea Society on medical management of acne in adult women, part 3: oral therapies

Cutis. 2015 Dec;96(6):376-82.

Abstract

Parts 1 and 2 of this 3-part series provided an overview of the epidemiology, visible patterns, and important considerations for clinical and laboratory evaluation of acne vulgaris (AV) in adult women and reviewed the role of proper skin care and topical therapies in this patient population. In Part 3, oral therapies including combination oral contraceptives, spironolactone, antibiotics, and isotretinoin are discussed along with important considerations that clinicians should keep in mind when selecting oral agents for management of AV in adult women.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Contraceptives, Oral / administration & dosage
  • Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Rosacea / drug therapy*
  • Societies, Medical
  • United States
  • Women's Health

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Contraceptives, Oral
  • Dermatologic Agents