Acne management in Norway: GP and dermatologist prescriptions (2012–2019): a nationwide overview
GPs reduced their prescription of tetracyclines, but our data still show potential for further improvements in prescribing practice. Increased isotretinoin prescription by GPs may lead to reduced antibiotic use and better treatment regimens for moderate-to-severe acne.
Authors
- Morten Lindbæk
- Sigurd Høye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1806-3811)
- Louise Emilsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9137-2800)
- Jon Anders Halvorsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2427-9600)
- Cathrine S Christiansen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6914-9731)
Institutions
- Oslo University Hospital (NO)
- University of Oslo (NO)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Vårdcentralen Teleborg (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BJGP Open
- Published
- 2025-05-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgpo.2024.0211
- Primary Topic
- Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Fonden for Almen Praksis