Guidance
Recommendations for research
Recommendations for research
The guideline committee has made the following recommendations for research.
Key recommendations for research
1 Oral isotretinoin treatment
What is the efficacy of reduced dose oral isotretinoin in the management of acne vulgaris?
For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale section on oral isotretinoin treatment .
Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review F1: management options for moderate to severe acne – network meta-analyses.
2 Treatment options for people with polycystic ovary syndrome
What is the most effective first-line treatment option for any severity of acne vulgaris for people with polycystic ovary syndrome?
For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale section on treatment options for people with polycystic ovary syndrome .
Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review G: management options for people with acne vulgaris and polycystic ovary syndrome.
3 Diet
What is the effect of dietary interventions or dietary changes on acne?
For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale section on diet .
Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review C: dietary interventions for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
4 Skin care advice
What skin care advice is appropriate for people with acne?
For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale section on skin care advice .
Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review L: risk factors for scarring due to acne vulgaris.
Other recommendations for research
8 Hormonal and hormone-modifying treatment option
What is the effectiveness of hormone-modifying agents in the treatment of acne vulgaris?
For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale section on first-line treatment options .
Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review E1: management of mild to moderate acne – network meta-analyses and evidence review F1: management of moderate to severe acne – network meta-analyses.
9 Information and support
What information and support is valued by people with acne vulgaris?
For a short explanation of why the committee made the recommendation for research, see the rationale section on information and support for people with acne vulgaris .
Full details of the evidence and the committee's discussion are in evidence review A: information and support.