Optimal laboratory testing protocol for patients with acne taking oral isotretinoin
April 2023
in “
World Journal of Clinical Cases
”
TLDR Test liver enzymes and triglycerides every 5-6 months, and cholesterol levels in the first two months for acne patients on isotretinoin.
The document recommends a laboratory testing protocol for patients with acne who are taking oral isotretinoin. It suggests testing AST (aspartate aminotransferase), ALT (alanine aminotransferase), and TG (triglyceride) levels once every 5 to 6 months. Additionally, it advises testing LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and total cholesterol levels during the first and second months of treatment.
