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Systemic isotretinoin in the management of acne—a patient questionnaire survey

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 51 , issue 5, pages: 427–433

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2009.10873897

Author(s): S BurgerDrug Utilization Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy, South Africa, I TruterDrug Utilization Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy, South Africa, SM BlignaultDrug Utilization Research Unit, Department of Pharmacy, South Africa, DJL VenterDepartment of Statistics, South Africa,

Keywords: acne, isotretinoin, skin conditions, drug utilisation, questionnaire survey, dermatology,

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Background: The primary aim was to investigate the appropriateness (as outlined in the South African Acne Treatment Guideline¹) for the prescription of systemic isotretinoin in the management and counselling of acne in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole.

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