Consensus on the Use of Oral Isotretinoin in Dermatology - Brazilian Society of Dermatology

    October 2020 in “ Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia ”
    Ediléia Bagatin, Caroline Sousa Costa, Marco Rocha … Hélio Amante Miot
    Studysummary This consensus concluded that oral isotretinoin is highly effective for treating acne and some off-label conditions, with common adverse events being manageable and rare serious risks not contraindicating use.
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