ReviewPatient preference and adherence2016
Interventions to increase adherence to acne treatment.
Review in Patient preference and adherence, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05582434 (Factors Affecting Medication Adherence to Topical Acne Medications), which is not on this map. Cited by 33 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
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Factors Affecting Medication Adherence to Topical Acne Medications: a Single-center, Prospective Study Evaluating the Adherence and Patient Satisfaction to Single and Multiple Topical Acne Medications
Who cites it
33 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Comparative efficacy of clindamycin phosphate with benzoyl peroxide versus clindamycin phosphate with adapalene in acne vulgaris: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Scientific reports · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy and Safety of a Fixed-Dose Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%, Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1%, and Adapalene 0.15% Gel for Moderate-to-Severe Acne: A Randomized Phase II Study of the First Triple-Combination Drug.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2022Trial
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- Psychological Factors to Consider in Treating Patients with Acne Vulgaris.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Italian Translation, Cultural Adaptation and Clinical Application of the ACNE-Q: Patient-Reported Outcome Measure in Mild-to-Moderate Facial Acne.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Efficacy of Topical Tretinoin and Topical Minoxidil Cotherapy in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review.Skin appendage disorders · 2026Article
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- Optimizing Janus kinase inhibitor therapy for ulcerative colitis: a real-world perspective.Intestinal research · 2026Review
- Integrating Dermocosmetics Into Acne Care in Latin America.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2026Review
- Global Trends and Hotspot Analysis of Nanomaterials in the Field of Acne: A Bibliometric Perspective.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- The Role of Dermocosmetics in Acne Management: Implications for Clinical Practice in Brazil.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Review
- Use of Dermocosmetics in Acne Management: A Middle East-North Africa Consensus.International journal of dermatology · 2026Article
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- Efficacy and Safety of Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/Adapalene 0.15%/Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1% Gel: Post Hoc Analysis by Baseline Disease Severity.Dermatology and therapy · 2025Article
- Prescribing and Dispensing of Oral Isotretinoin and Noncompliance with Recommendations in France before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Dermatology and therapy · 2025Article
- Evaluation of a Dermocosmetic Serum Containing a Multi-acid Complex and Niacinamide in Japanese Women with Mild Acne.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Treatment Adherence in Adolescent Acne Patients: Investigating the Relationship for Better Care Strategies.Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2025Article
- Criticality of Benzoyl Peroxide and Antibiotic Fixed Combinations in Combating Rising Resistance inClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2025Article
- Individual sol-gel microencapsulation of benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin enables controlled release onto the skin.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Triple Combination Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/Adapalene 0.15%/Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1% for Acne: Efficacy and Safety from a Pooled Phase 3 Analysis.Dermatology and therapy · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundAdherence to acne medication is poor and is a major reason why treatment plans are ineffective. Recognizing solutions to nonadherence is critical.
objectiveThe purpose of this study is to describe the hurdles associated with acne nonadherence and to provide mechanisms on how to ameliorate them.
methodsPubMed database was searched. Of the 419 search results, 29 articles were reviewed to identify hurdles to adherence and corresponding solutions.
resultsHurdles to primary nonadherence where the medication is not even started, include lack of knowledge, confusion about usage, weak physician-patient relationship, fear of adverse reactions, and cost. Secondary nonadherence hurdles where the medication is started but is not taken as directed include lack of results, complex regimens, side effects, busy lifestyle, forgetfulness, inconvenience, and psychiatric comorbidity. Solutions to these hurdles include treatment simplification, technology, and dynamic education. LIMITATIONS: Adherence is affected by numerous factors, but available literature analyzing acne adherence and interventions to improve adherence to treatment is limited.
conclusionThere are several hurdles in adhering to acne treatment. Recognition of these hurdles and finding appropriate solutions may be as important to treatment outcomes as choosing the right medication to prescribe.
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