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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 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.

research Acne Protection: Measures and Miseries

January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences”

Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.

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

in Research/Science 2447 upvotes 3 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 here is why isotretinoin might cause hair loss and maybe why dupa happens.

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 1 year 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 2 months 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 month 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.

community Dut/Minox/Needling to Dut/Oral Minox/Tretinoin/Needling

in Minoxidil 3 upvotes 4 months ago

The user had been using Minoxidil and Dutasteride with micro-needling but experienced hair loss after switching Minoxidil brands. Their doctor prescribed oral Minoxidil and Tretinoin, but the pharmacist suggested isotretinoin might be a more cost-effective alternative.

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