TY - JOUR
T1 - Side effects of common acne treatments
AU - Tripathi, Shivani V.
AU - Gustafson, Cheryl J.
AU - Huang, Karen E.
AU - Feldman, Steven R.
N1 - Funding Information:
The Center for Dermatology Research is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Galderma Laboratories, L.P. SR Feldman is a consultant and speaker for Galderma, Stiefel/ GlaxoSmithKline, Abbott Labs, Warner Chilcott, Janssen, Amgen, Photomedex, Genentech, BiogenIdec, and Bristol Myers Squibb. SR Feldman has received grants from Galderma, Astellas, Abbott Labs, Warner Chilcott, Janssen, Amgen, Pho-tomedex, Genentech, BiogenIdec, Coria, Pharmaderm, Ortho Pharmaceuticals, Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Roche Dermatology, 3M, Bristol Myers Squibb, Stiefel, GlaxoSmithKline, and Novartis and has received stock options from Photomedex. The authors declare no other conflict of interest.
PY - 2013/1
Y1 - 2013/1
N2 - Introduction: A variety of acne treatments exist, including topical benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics, hormonal therapy, isotretinoin, and procedural therapies, such as light and laser therapies. Although each of these treatment modalities confer various benefits for the management of acne, it is important for healthcare providers to be aware of their potential side effects, including ones that are most common and most serious, so that these medications can be prescribed in a safe manner. Areas covered: A systematic literature review was performed to identify publications discussing the side effects of the different treatment modalities used for acne vulgaris. Acne treatments reviewed included benzoyl peroxide gel, topical retinoids, topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics, hormonal therapy, isotretinoin, and light/laser treatments. Expert opinion: A comprehensive overview of acne treatments' side effects is imperative for healthcare professionals and scientists working with and prescribing acne treatments. Side effects to be aware of when prescribing range from local irritation with topical treatments to systemic side effects including liver function abnormalities and teratogenic side effects. The best available options are those that address acne severity while minimizing side effects for the patient. Consequently, personalized medicine must be strongly emphasized to healthcare providers developing patients' treatment plans.
AB - Introduction: A variety of acne treatments exist, including topical benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics, hormonal therapy, isotretinoin, and procedural therapies, such as light and laser therapies. Although each of these treatment modalities confer various benefits for the management of acne, it is important for healthcare providers to be aware of their potential side effects, including ones that are most common and most serious, so that these medications can be prescribed in a safe manner. Areas covered: A systematic literature review was performed to identify publications discussing the side effects of the different treatment modalities used for acne vulgaris. Acne treatments reviewed included benzoyl peroxide gel, topical retinoids, topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics, hormonal therapy, isotretinoin, and light/laser treatments. Expert opinion: A comprehensive overview of acne treatments' side effects is imperative for healthcare professionals and scientists working with and prescribing acne treatments. Side effects to be aware of when prescribing range from local irritation with topical treatments to systemic side effects including liver function abnormalities and teratogenic side effects. The best available options are those that address acne severity while minimizing side effects for the patient. Consequently, personalized medicine must be strongly emphasized to healthcare providers developing patients' treatment plans.
KW - Acne vulgaris
KW - Benzoyl peroxide gel
KW - Hormonal therapy
KW - Isotretinoin
KW - Oral antibiotics
KW - Photodynamic laser therapies
KW - Side effects
KW - Topical antibiotics
KW - Topical retinoids
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U2 - 10.1517/14740338.2013.740456
DO - 10.1517/14740338.2013.740456
M3 - Review article
C2 - 23163336
AN - SCOPUS:84871522038
VL - 12
SP - 39
EP - 51
JO - Expert Opinion on Drug Safety
JF - Expert Opinion on Drug Safety
SN - 1474-0338
IS - 1
ER -