Despite the many acne treatments available, patients may be interested in natural and complementary therapies as either an adjunctive or an alternative to prescription medications, the authors said.
The study found that for women with acne, prescriptions for spironolactone increased about three- to fourfold during the study period among all clinician types.
Treatment with a topical antioxidant plus nonablative laser therapy reduced postinflammatory erythema and hyperpigmentation associated with acne lesions, in a prospective study of 24 patients.
The FDA advisory panel meeting was held to address proposed changes to the iPLEDGE REMS to minimize burden on patients, prescribers, and pharmacies while maintaining safe use of isotretinoin.