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GlossaryIsotretinoin

oral medication for severe acne unresponsive to other treatments

Isotretinoin, also known by brand names like Accutane, is a powerful oral medication primarily used to treat severe acne that hasn't responded to other treatments. It works by reducing the amount of oil released by oil glands in your skin, helping your skin renew itself more quickly. While highly effective, it can have significant side effects and is typically prescribed under strict medical supervision.

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research Vitamins

January 1982 in “Side effects of drugs annual”

High doses of certain vitamins can cause serious side effects and health risks.

research Roaccutane Induced Acute Liver Failure

August 2013

Roaccutane can cause severe liver damage.

research Factors Affecting the Course and Severity of Adult Acne: Observational Cohort Study

12 citations , May 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

Adult acne severity is influenced by stress, skin sensitivity, makeup, stopping oral contraceptives, and requires female-specific treatment guidelines.

research Index

November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology”

The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.

research Recent Therapeutic Developments for Acne

5 citations , February 2013 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”

New acne treatments include combination creams, advanced retinoids, and light therapies, focusing on safety and patient adherence.

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community The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!

in Research/Science 2444 upvotes 4 years ago

The post and conversation are about the role of the enzyme 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase in hair loss and the potential of compounds like procyanidin B2 and sulforaphane to boost its activity for hair regrowth. Further research is needed to develop effective treatments based on this theory.

community Isotretinoin and Tretinoin difference

in Product 2 upvotes 1 year ago

Isotretinoin and tretinoin are different; isotretinoin can cause hair loss and has more side effects. Tretinoin may affect minoxidil absorption, and users suggest waiting before applying minoxidil.

community here is why isotretinoin might cause hair loss and maybe why dupa happens.

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 2 years ago

Isotretinoin may cause hair loss by increasing DHT through a precursor androgen, DHEAS. Treatments like topical antiandrogens (RU58841, pyrilutamide) and drugs increasing PPAR-y expression (pioglitazone) might prevent this hair loss.

community Oral min and Isotretinoin (accutane) to respond

in Chat 1 year ago

Oral minoxidil combined with isotretinoin may improve hair loss treatment effectiveness. Tretinoin is known to increase the absorption of topical minoxidil.

community Which retinoid for better min absorption?

in Product 4 upvotes 1 year ago

User is on vacation in Greece and wants to buy tretinoin or isotretinoin to improve Minoxidil absorption. They are considering isotretinoin since it is available over-the-counter in Greece but requires a prescription back home.

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