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Women's experiences regarding isotretinoin risk reduction counseling in Riyadh

open access: yesJournal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, 2019
Context: Isotretinoin is an effective acne treatment and a known teratogen. Contraception counseling may reduce isotretinoin-exposed pregnancies. Aims: The aim of the study is to assess the efficacy of contraception counseling in married females of ...
Shoug Algoblan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Skeletal Side Effects of Systemic Isotretinoin Treatment: Do They Depend on Age, Gender, Treatment Duration, Daily Dose and Isotretinoin-Naiveness?

open access: yesDermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2023
Introduction: Systemic isotretinoin is the most effective treatment modality in acne vulgaris; however, both patients and physicians hesitate to use it due its side effects.
Defne Özkoca   +5 more
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Effects of Oral Isotretinoin Therapy on Nasal Dryness and Nasal Obstruction in Patients with Acne Vulgaris: Objective and Subjective Assessments Based on the Dose and Duration of Therapy

open access: yesİstanbul Medical Journal, 2022
Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of oral isotretinoin therapy on nasal dryness and nasal obstruction in patients with acne vulgaris. Methods: A total of 102 patients with acne vulgaris (mean ± standard deviation age, 21.1±3.4 years;
Enes Yiğit   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy and safety of isotretinoin in comparison to methotrexate in the patients suffering from moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis: A prospective cohort study

open access: yesAsian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2022
Background: Psoriasis is a common dermatological disorder with both inflammatory and genetic etiology. In India, the incidence of psoriasis is on the verge of rise.
Suhrita Paul   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

How are Acne Vulgaris Patients Using Oral Isotretinoin Affected by COVID-19?

open access: yesDermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2022
Introduction: It has been reported that the use of oral isotretinoin may have positive and negative effects on the course of COVID-19 and the risk of transmission.
Mine Müjde Kuş   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Psychiatric and Developmental Effects of Isotretinoin (Retinoid) Treatment for Acne Vulgaris

open access: yesCurrent Therapeutic Research, 2019
: Background: An association between isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid, sold under trade names including Accutane [Hoffmann-La Roche Inc, Basel, Switzerland]) and birth defects, depression, and suicide is well documented but controversial.
Alessandra Suuberg, JD
doaj   +1 more source

Isotretinoin and Psychiatric Effects [PDF]

open access: yesEuropean Medical Journal Dermatology, 2014
Isotretinoin is a vitamin A derivative that has been commonly used by dermatologists for the treatment of acne. Isotretinoin has many dose-related side-effects, which have caused many debates lately, especially related to psychiatric and ...
Zennure Takci   +2 more
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Systemic isotretinoin in the management of acne – a patient questionnaire survey

open access: yesSouth African Family Practice, 2009
Background: The primary aim was to investigate the appropriateness (as outlined in the South African Acne Treatment Guideline 1) for the prescription of systemic isotretinoin in the management and counselling of acne in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropole.
Solé Burger   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Is Oral Omega-3 Effective in Reducing Mucocutaneous Side Effects of Isotretinoin in Patients with Acne Vulgaris?

open access: yesDermatology Research and Practice, 2018
Background. Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disease of pilosebaceous units which may cause permanent dyspigmentation and/or scars if not treated. Isotretinoin is recommended in the treatment of recalcitrant or severe acne, but it is associated with ...
Mina Mirnezami, Hoda Rahimi
doaj   +1 more source

Dental decay and salivary flow in patients taking systemic isotretinoin: A prospective study

open access: yesJournal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, 2021
Background: Isotretinoin causes dryness of the mucous membranes. Medications altering the salivary flow are a risk factor for dental caries. Purpose: To prospectively assess caries and salivary flow in patients taking systemic isotretinoin.
Norah A Alkanhal   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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