JOURNAL ARTICLE

Unaddressed confounders in the evaluation of isotretinoin pregnancy prevention compliance: A call for refined analyses.

  • Published In: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, 2025, v. 39, n. 10. P. e936 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hao, Jianjun; Li, Dongmei; Yang, Jing 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a national cohort study that assessed adherence to a pregnancy prevention program (PPP) among French women undergoing oral isotretinoin treatment, highlighting significant nonadherence risks in older, lower socio-economic status populations. It critiques the study's limitations, such as inadequate control for confounding factors related to patient behavior and medical practice, and the failure to account for the diversity of contraceptive methods. The article suggests improvements for future research, including the incorporation of acne severity grading and real-time healthcare data to better understand adherence patterns. It emphasizes the need for targeted interventions for high-risk populations to enhance the effectiveness of the PPP. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology. 2025/10, Vol. 39, Issue 10, pe936
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0926-9959
  • DOI:10.1111/jdv.20710
  • Accession Number:188293570
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