Abnormal liver function tests in acne patients receiving isotretinoin

Isotretinoin is an efficacious treatment option for severe acne. Although isotretinoin often causes mild liver enzyme elevation, how acne patients should be monitored on isotretinoin therapy is not well characterized. The purpose of this study was to assess the management and clinical outcome of acn...

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Published in:	The Journal of dermatological treatment Vol. 32; no. 4; pp. 469 - 472
Main Authors:	Pona, A, Cardenas-de la Garza, J A, Haidari, W, Cline, A, Feldman, S R, Taylor, S L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-06-2021
Subjects:	Acne Vulgaris - drug therapy Adolescent Adult Alanine Transaminase - metabolism Aspartate Aminotransferases - metabolism Dermatologic Agents - adverse effects Dermatologic Agents - therapeutic use Female Humans Isotretinoin - adverse effects Isotretinoin - therapeutic use Liver Function Tests Male Retrospective Studies Treatment Outcome Young Adult Acne vulgaris isotretinoin transaminase aspartate transaminase drug-induced liver disease alanine transaminase
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