September 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study reports a case of alopecia areata in a 14-year-old male using isotretinoin for acne, illustrating an unexpected side effect not typically linked to the drug, highlighting the importance of monitoring and addressing hair loss risks during treatment.
January 1982 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This review discusses the therapeutic effects of vitamins, highlighting risks such as liver damage from prolonged high doses of vitamin A and hypercalcemia from excessive vitamin D, while noting a case of allergic reaction to vitamin B12.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Isotretinoin may cause hair loss, especially in women and young adults.
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” This study found that isotretinoin therapy for acne vulgaris typically causes mild mucocutaneous adverse events, which are reversible and vary individually.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” This retrospective study found that hair loss occurred in some isotretinoin patients, with those experiencing hair loss being older and having longer treatment durations and higher doses compared to controls.