Examining the use of oral contraceptives in the management of acne

Examining the use of oral contraceptives in the management of acne

Combined oral contraceptive pills (cOCPs) are often used in the treatment of acne in females. They are effective, safe, and easy to use in appropriate patients in combination with more conventional acne therapies. This article will briefly address the physiologic rationale for the use of cOCPs in th...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of women's health 2010-01, Vol.2 (default), p.69-76
Hauptverfasser: Salvaggio, Heather L, Zaenglein, Andrea L
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Acne
Analysis
Birth control
Clinical trials
Dermatologic agents
Drospirenone
Hydroxyprogesterone
Norgestimate
Postmenopausal women
Prescription writing
Puberty
Review
Women
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Zusammenfassung:Combined oral contraceptive pills (cOCPs) are often used in the treatment of acne in females. They are effective, safe, and easy to use in appropriate patients in combination with more conventional acne therapies. This article will briefly address the physiologic rationale for the use of cOCPs in the treatment of acne. It will also review efficacy by examining relevant clinical trials. Safety considerations and the adverse event profile for oral contraceptives will be presented. Finally, practical considerations for prescribing cOCPs will be discussed.
ISSN:1179-1411
1179-1411
DOI:10.2147/IJWH.S5915