Uses and complications of isotretinoin therapy

Uses and complications of isotretinoin therapy

Isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid) is a retinoid that has been used over the past 2 decades to treat a wide variety of dermatologic conditions, some with great success. Although it is beneficial in many skin conditions, the side effects and toxicities of oral retinoids require careful monitoring by...

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Published in:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Vol. 45; no. 5; pp. S150 - S157
Main Authors: Ellis, Charles N., Krach, Kent J.
Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Elsevier Inc 01-11-2001
Elsevier
Subjects:
Acne Vulgaris - drug therapy
Administration, Oral
Adult
Aged
Aging
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatologic Agents - adverse effects
Dermatologic Agents - pharmacology
Dermatologic Agents - therapeutic use
Humans
Isotretinoin - adverse effects
Isotretinoin - pharmacology
Isotretinoin - therapeutic use
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Psoriasis - drug therapy
Skin Diseases - drug therapy
Skin Neoplasms - prevention & control
Skin, nail, hair, dermoskeleton
Chemotherapy
Skin disease
Treatment
Indication
Toxicity
Retinoid
Isotretinoin
Review
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Summary:Isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid) is a retinoid that has been used over the past 2 decades to treat a wide variety of dermatologic conditions, some with great success. Although it is beneficial in many skin conditions, the side effects and toxicities of oral retinoids require careful monitoring by experienced physicians. The clinical applications of oral retinoids continue to expand both within and beyond the field of dermatology. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2001;45:S150-7.)
ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1067/mjd.2001.113717