JOURNAL ARTICLE

Evaluation of the association between tetracycline-class antibiotic use in patients with acne and idiopathic intracranial hypertension risk: a population-level cohort study.

  • Published In: British Journal of Dermatology, 2024, v. 190, n. 6. P. 921 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Thang, Christopher J; Garate, David; O'Leary, ​Sean; Golovko, George; Wilkerson, Michael G; Barbieri, John S 3 of 3

Abstract

A population-based cohort study was conducted to evaluate the association between tetracycline-class antibiotic use in patients with acne and the risk of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). The study found that minocycline, a type of tetracycline-class antibiotic, was significantly associated with an increased risk of IIH compared to doxycycline and nonsystemic treatments. However, the study had limitations, such as the inability to control for external lifestyle factors and the potential for residual confounding. Further research is needed to generalize these findings, but the study provides valuable insight for clinicians and patients considering tetracycline-class antibiotic treatment for acne. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:British Journal of Dermatology. 2024/06, Vol. 190, Issue 6, p921
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0007-0963
  • DOI:10.1093/bjd/ljae099
  • Accession Number:177358744
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