Treatment of Acne in Pregnancy.
J Am Board Fam Med
; 29(2): 254-62, 2016.
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| ID: mdl-26957383
Acne vulgaris is a common disease of the pilosebaceous unit and affects adolescents and adults. Because high-quality guidelines regarding treatment of acne in pregnancy are scarce, management of this condition can be challenging. We describe the safety profile of common therapies and outline approaches based on available evidence. Topical azelaic acid or benzoyl peroxide can be recommended as baseline therapy. A combination of topical erythromycin or clindamycin with benzoyl peroxide is recommended for inflammatory acne. Oral erythromycin or cephalexin is generally considered safe for moderate to severe inflammatory acne when used for a few weeks. A short course of oral prednisolone may be useful for treating fulminant nodular cystic acne after the first trimester. In general, topical and oral antibiotics should not be used as monotherapy, but combined with topical benzoyl peroxide to decrease bacterial resistance. Oral retinoids are teratogenic and absolutely contraindicated for women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy. Although some complementary therapies including micronutrients and nonpharmacologic treatments seem to be well tolerated, limited data exist regarding their safety and efficacy, and they are not currently recommended during pregnancy. The risk-to-benefit ratio, efficacy, acceptability, and costs are considerations when choosing a treatment for acne in pregnancy.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fotoquimioterapia
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Complicaciones del Embarazo
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Retinoides
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Acné Vulgar
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Fármacos Dermatológicos
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Glucocorticoides
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Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Am Board Fam Med
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos