Fetal exposure to isotretinoin in Saudi Arabia: a multicenter real-world data analysis from 2015 to 2020.

Yasser AlbogamiOhoud AlmadaniSumaya N AlmoharebSultan AlshehriAbdullah AlkhaibariMona AnzanAlaa AlsharifAbdulaziz AlhossanAdel Alrwisan

Published in: Therapeutic advances in drug safety (2024)

Our investigation shows an alarming incidence of fetal exposure to isotretinoin in Saudi Arabia, substantially surpassing global estimates. These results underscore a critical need for enhanced interventions and robust risk minimization strategies tailored to the distinct challenges faced by the Saudi Arabian population.

Keyphrases

data analysis
risk factors
physical activity
cross sectional
saudi arabia