Mechanism of Action of Isotretinoin
October 2019
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isotretinoin severe acne vulgaris nodulocystic acne apoptosis teratogenicity sebaceous gland involution sebum production Meibomian gland acini basaloid cells mucocutaneous side effects dry skin retinoid dermatitis hair growth hair loss telogen effluvium keratinization patterns sebaceous follicles Accutane severe acne cystic acne cell death birth defects oil gland shrinkage oil production eye gland acini skin side effects skin inflammation hair shedding hair thinning hair loss phase skin cell patterns oil gland follicles
Studysummary This review discusses isotretinoin's effectiveness against severe acne vulgaris and its associated side effects, including teratogenicity and hair loss, but it reports no new experimental results.
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