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World J Clin Cases. Apr 16, 2023; 11(11): 2435-2442
Published online Apr 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i11.2435
Optimal laboratory testing protocol for patients with acne taking oral isotretinoin
Yu Jeong Park, Hui Young Shin, Woo Kyoung Choi, Ai-Young Lee, Seung Ho Lee, Jong Soo Hong
Yu Jeong Park, Hui Young Shin, Woo Kyoung Choi, Ai-Young Lee, Seung Ho Lee, Jong Soo Hong, Department of Dermatology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Goyang 10326, South Korea
Author contributions: Park YJ, the first author, analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; Shin HY and Choi WK participated in the data collection; Lee SH and Lee AY reviewed and edited the manuscript; Hong JS was the corresponding author and designed the study; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by the Dongguk University Research Program (2021).
Institutional review board statement: The Institutional Review Board of Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital approved this study (IRB No. DUIH 2022-05-002).
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
Data sharing statement: All data related to this study are presented in this article.
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Corresponding author: Jong Soo Hong, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, 27, Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Goyang 10326, South Korea. jsttjstt@hanmail.net
Received: January 5, 2023
Peer-review started: January 5, 2023
First decision: January 30, 2023
Revised: February 7, 2023
Accepted: March 23, 2023
Article in press: March 23, 2023
Published online: April 16, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Isotretinoin is a widely prescribed drug for various dermatological conditions, especially acne. Blood tests are routinely performed to monitor its side effects. However, the optimal testing schedule remains controversial. This study investigated the optimal blood test type and frequency for patients taking isotretinoin for acne. This article will contribute to Asian-specific isotretinoin laboratory guidelines and further studies.