Compliance of Dermatologists in Kerala with International Pregnancy Prevention Prescription Guidelines of Isotretinoin: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Key Points

• The aim is to assess dermatologists' adherence to international pregnancy prevention guidelines when prescribing isotretinoin in Kerala.
• Conducted a cross-sectional survey among dermatologists in Kerala.
• Evaluated awareness and compliance with pregnancy prevention practices.
• Analyzed responses to identify lapses in adherence.
• High awareness of pregnancy prevention guidelines was noted among dermatologists.
• Significant lapses in implementation of these guidelines were observed.
• A need for standardized prescription guidelines was highlighted.