Update and Future of Systemic Acne Treatment

    January 2003 in “ Dermatology ”
    Christos C. Zouboulis, Jaime Piquero-Martin
    Studysummary This review discusses various treatments for moderate-to-severe acne, highlighting antibiotics, oral isotretinoin, and hormonal therapies, with a focus on resistance and emerging treatment options but reports no new clinical results.
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