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  October 1993   in “Drug Safety”    Oral retinoids can cause side effects ranging from mild to severe, including birth defects, and require careful monitoring and contraception.  
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  April 1982   in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”    Isotretinoin shrinks sebaceous glands without affecting hair or skin color, unlike etretinate.  
     
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  March 1995   in “International Journal of Dermatology”    Some drugs can cause hair loss, and stopping these drugs often leads to hair regrowth.  
     
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  July 1987   in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology”    Improved dermabrasion techniques in 1987 led to better treatment results for skin issues like acne scars.  
     
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  June 1990   in “British Journal of Dermatology”    Systemic retinoids are effective for psoriasis but have side effects; benefits may outweigh risks, especially when reducing cancer risks from other treatments.