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Women's experiences regarding isotretinoin risk reduction counseling in Riyadh

Journal 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, Sehrish Bakhsh, Ru'aa Alharithy   +2 more
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Efficacy and safety of isotretinoin in comparison to methotrexate in the patients suffering from moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis: A prospective cohort study

Asian 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 , Abhijit Das , Chitrita Ghosh   +2 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

İstanbul 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, Duygu Erdil, Zehra Çınar, Efe Can, Özgür Yiğit   +4 more
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Systemic isotretinoin in the management of acne – a patient questionnaire survey

South 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, Ilse Truter, Suzette M. Blignault, Danie J.L. Venter   +3 more
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Dental decay and salivary flow in patients taking systemic isotretinoin: A prospective study

Journal 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, Mohammed H Aldaij, Haya A Alkanhal, Mohammed Al-Haddab, Fawziah Alfaifi   +4 more
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Isotretinoin and Psychiatric Effects [PDF]

European 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, AyseSerap Karadag, Hatice Burakgazi Yilmaz   +2 more
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Prevention of Isotretinoin-Induced Oxidative Stress and Hepatotoxicity [PDF]

MATEC Web of Conferences
Isotretinoin, also known as 13-cis-retinoic acid, is one of the most recognized treatments for the skin disease acne vulgaris, which is largely attributed to its high rates of success and overall effectiveness.
Xinyue Xu Catherine
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Compliance with Pregnancy Prevention Recommendations for Isotretinoin Following the Amendment of the European Union Pregnancy Prevention Program: A Repeat Study in Estonia

Drugs - Real World Outcomes, 2023
Background Isotretinoin, indicated for severe acne, is a potent teratogen and therefore contraindicated in pregnancy. Thus, the pregnancy prevention program (PPP) for isotretinoin has been introduced.
Maaja Ivask, Katrin Kurvits, Maia Uusküla, Anne Juppo, Ott Laius, Mia Siven   +5 more
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How are Acne Vulgaris Patients Using Oral Isotretinoin Affected by COVID-19?

Dermatology 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, Perihan Öztürk, Tutku Bulut, Celal Kuş, Mehmet Enes Güner, Hülya Nazik, Mehmet Kamil Mülayim   +6 more
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Isotretinoin-induced skeletal hyperostosis [PDF]

, 2014
We describe a case of skeletal hyperostosis in a 29 year old man presenting with non-inflammatory back pain with a past history of isotretinoin therapy for acne.
Graf, S.W., Samuel L Whittle, Scott W Graf, Whittle, S.L.   +3 more
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