Diagnostic challenges and treatment difficulties in a patient with excoriated acne conglobata [PDF]
, 2017 Acne conglobata is a rare and severe form of acne vulgaris, characterized by the presence of comedones, papules, pustules, nodules and sometimes hematic or meliceric crusts.
Benea, Vasile +5 more
core +4 more sources
Manic symptoms associated with isotretinoin and methylphenidate combination: a case report
Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2021 Isotretinoin (RoaccutaneTM) is a systemic synthetic retinoid used to treat acne vulgaris and some other dermatological diseases. Isotretinoin is associated with several psychiatric side effects.
Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Hatice Topcu Ersoy
doaj +1 more source
Identifying acne treatment uncertainties via a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership [PDF]
, 2015 Objectives: The Acne Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) was set up to identify and rank treatment uncertainties by bringing together people with acne, and professionals providing care within and beyond the National Health Service (NHS). Setting: The
Andrews, Stephen +11 more
core +2 more sources
Low‐dose isotretinoin versus minocycline in the treatment of rosacea
Dermatologic Therapy, 2021 Rosacea is a common inflammatory facial skin condition affecting the adult population. Its papulopustular subtype is mainly treated pharmacologically by topical and oral antibiotics.
A. Shemer +5 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
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 +2 more
doaj +1 more source
A case of Scalp Rosacea treated with low dose doxycycline and probiotic therapy and literature review on therapeutic options [PDF]
, 2016 Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory disorder showing a wide range of clinical features such as telangiectasia, erythema, papules, and pustules primarily involving the central part of face (forehead, cheeks and nose) although extra facial ...
Cardone, Michele +6 more
core +1 more source
Cureus, 2021 Background Isotretinoin has been used to treat moderate to severe acne. It is well known that isotretinoin can cause an elevation in liver enzymes, triglycerides, and cholesterol. Laboratory monitoring is indicated while patients are on isotretinoin, but
Abdullah Alajaji +5 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Isotretinoin Exposure and Risk of Celiac Disease. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 Isotretinoin (13-cis retinoic acid) is a metabolite of vitamin A and has anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory effects; however, a recent publication by DePaolo et al.
Shadi Rashtak +6 more
doaj +1 more source
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 +4 more
doaj +1 more source
The role of hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)-like axis in inflammatory pilosebaceous disorders [PDF]
, 2020 Skin is the largest peripheral endocrine organ and functions as a hormone target and endocrine gland. A cutaneous hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)-like axis enables the skin to respond to stress and regulates its steroidogenic activity.
Clark, Ashley K +3 more
core