Contraception and the dermatologist.

Abstract

Contraceptives are pertinent to dermatologists in 3 major instances: (1) prescribing combined oral contraceptives for the treatment of acne; (2) ensuring that women being treated with potential teratogens are on adequate contraception; and (3) counseling female patients regarding contraceptives that can worsen acne. Most modern combined oral contraceptives will benefit acne; however, there are some agents that may be more effective than others, primarily because of the progestin used in the agent. Long-acting reversible contraceptives should be first line for women on teratogenic medications, but some of these agents can worsen acne because they release progestins.

• Authors: Kelly H Tyler, Matthew J Zirwas
• Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (J Am Acad Dermatol) Vol. 68 Issue 6 Pg. 1022-9 (Jun 2013) ISSN: 1097-6787 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 23332517 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2012 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• Contraceptive Agents, Female
• Contraceptives, Oral, Combined
• Delayed-Action Preparations
• Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

Topics

• Acne Vulgaris (drug therapy)
• Contraception Behavior
• Contraceptive Agents, Female (administration & dosage)
• Contraceptives, Oral, Combined (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Delayed-Action Preparations
• Dermatology
• Female
• Humans
• Injections, Intramuscular
• Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (administration & dosage)
• Physician's Role
• Skin Diseases (chemically induced, drug therapy)
• Thromboembolism (chemically induced)