| Title |
Optimizing Non-Antibiotic Treatments for Patients with Acne: A Review
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Dermatology and Therapy, August 2016
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| DOI | 10.1007/s13555-016-0138-1 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Theresa N. Canavan, Edward Chen, Boni E. Elewski |
| Abstract |
Acne is a very common non-infectious skin condition that is frequently treated in dermatological practices. Because acne is often chronic and may persist for years, safe and effective long-term maintenance therapy is often required. Given the increasing frequency of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the gravity of the consequences of this trend, it behooves dermatologists to maximize use of non-antimicrobial therapy when treating acne. In this review of the literature we present data regarding the efficacy and appropriate use of non-antimicrobial treatments for acne. A variety of topical and oral treatment options exist that can be used in a step-wise manner according to the patients' severity and therapeutic response. Non-antimicrobial treatments can be highly efficacious at controlling acne, especially when used as maintenance therapy. While antibiotics have a role in acne treatment, they should not be used as monotherapy, and lengthy courses of antibiotic use are discouraged. |
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| Unknown | 2 | 100% |
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| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | 50% |
| Members of the public | 1 | 50% |
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| Student > Master | 13 | 16% |
| Student > Bachelor | 11 | 13% |
| Researcher | 8 | 10% |
| Other | 7 | 8% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 4 | 5% |
| Other | 12 | 14% |
| Unknown | 28 | 34% |
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| Medicine and Dentistry | 26 | 31% |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 10 | 12% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 4 | 5% |
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| Chemistry | 3 | 4% |
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