Examining the use of oral contraceptives in the management of acne.

Authors

Heather L Salvaggio
Andrea L Zaenglein

Publication/Presentation Date

8-9-2010

Abstract

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.

Volume

2

First Page

69

Last Page

76

ISSN

1179-1411

Published In/Presented At

Salvaggio, H. L., & Zaenglein, A. L. (2010). Examining the use of oral contraceptives in the management of acne. International journal of women's health, 2, 69–76. https://doi.org/10.2147/ijwh.s5915

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

21072299

Department(s)

Department of Medicine

Document Type

Article