A novel predictive method for risk stratification in acne patients receiving isotretinoin : an analysis of laboratory abnormalities and changes in inflammatory parameters

INTRODUCTION: Isotretinoin is a widely used, effective medication for moderate to severe acne. It is typically used for several months, which necessitates regular laboratory monitoring. However, consensus on the optimal assessment frequency is lacking.

METHOD: This is a single-center retrospective study on 1182 patients who received isotretinoin for acne at the Dermatology Clinic in Jordan University Hospital over 5 years.

RESULTS: Of the 1182 patients, 892 (76.57% females) met the inclusion criteria. An increase in the proportion of patients with abnormal triglycerides and total cholesterol levels from baseline to the sixth month was observed (p < 0.05). Conversely, differences in the number of patients with abnormal AST, ALT, and CBC were not found throughout treatment (p > 0.05). Moreover, there was a decrease in the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) ratio and systemic inflammatory index (SII) after the sixth month of isotretinoin treatment compared to the baseline (p = 0.012 and p = 0.021, respectively).

CONCLUSIONS: We found that a baseline cholesterol level of 163.9 mg/dl and a baseline triglycerides level of 85.5 mg/dL are highly specific and sensitive in detecting grade 1 abnormalities at the one-month follow-up. This novel prediction approach serves as an effective risk stratification method for isotretinoin acne patients.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:35

Enthalten in:

The Journal of dermatological treatment - 35(2024), 1 vom: 01. Jan., Seite 2301435

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Murshidi, Rand [VerfasserIn]
Bani Hamad, Salsabiela [VerfasserIn]
Al Refaei, Assem [VerfasserIn]
Shewaikani, Nour [VerfasserIn]
Shaf'ei, Moayad [VerfasserIn]
Alshoubaki, Sara N [VerfasserIn]
Haddad, Tala A [VerfasserIn]
Khasawneh, Tawfiq [VerfasserIn]
Fkheideh, Taima [VerfasserIn]
Abdallat, Mahmoud [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

97C5T2UQ7J
Acne vulgaris
Cholesterol
Clinical laboratory techniques
EH28UP18IF
Inflammatory parameters
Isotretinoin
Journal Article
Triglycerides
Vitamin A

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Date Completed 09.01.2024

Date Revised 09.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/09546634.2023.2301435

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM36676943X