25 citations
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September 1973 in “Archives of dermatology” Using tretinoin cream on the skin can get rid of hair plugs caused by Trichostasis spinulosa.
175 citations
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April 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Isotretinoin is highly effective in treating severe acne, rosacea, and gram-negative folliculitis.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but has serious side effects and requires careful monitoring.
Newer retinoid drugs are effective for skin conditions but have significant side effects.
March 2024 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal dermatologìï, venerologìï, kosmetologìï” Topical retinoids are important for treating acne effectively and safely.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Retinoids are effective for skin conditions like severe acne and psoriasis but must be used with caution due to potential side effects and risks during pregnancy.
12 citations
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May 2017 in “Medicine” Oral isotretinoin was recommended for a 21-year-old woman with severe acne.
7 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Isotretinoin effectively treats acne with low risk if dosed correctly.
A lotion with tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate helped treat a woman's skin infection.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Acne treatment with isotretinoin increases the presence of p53, a protein, in skin and oil glands, which may help reduce acne severity.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Healthcare” Combining a 675 nm laser with isotretinoin improves acne treatment results.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” Oral isotretinoin does not cause milia in acne patients.
6 citations
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September 2012 in “Our Dermatology Online” Retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and hair loss but have serious side effects, so low doses are recommended.
September 2020 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Most patients on isotretinoin for acne experience mild, dose-related side effects, but the connection to depression or bowel disease is uncertain.
The combination therapy effectively improved acne keloidalis nuchae.
7 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” Isotretinoin therapy for acne can cause many reversible side effects, mainly mild skin conditions, and patient understanding of these effects can improve treatment adherence.
16 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Asynchronous telemedicine for acne treatment is effective and improves access and productivity.
22 citations
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October 2020 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The Brazilian Society of Dermatology agrees that oral isotretinoin is effective for acne and other skin conditions, and it's safe when monitored, but more research is needed on dosing and duration.
December 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Isotretinoin treatment increases p53 levels in the skin, which may explain its effectiveness against acne.
May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Isotretinoin treatment increases p53 levels in the skin, which may explain its effectiveness against acne.
Retinoids can cause skin issues and hair loss due to their effects on cell membranes.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “Digital Showcase Research, Scholarship, & Creative Works (University of Lynchburg)” No proven link between isotretinoin and depression.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Retinoids might cause temporary hyperthyroidism in some patients.
30 citations
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April 1990 in “Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Tretinoin cream boosts minoxidil absorption, possibly improving hair loss treatment.
136 citations
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April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.
5 citations
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November 1979 in “Archives of dermatology” Tretinoin cream successfully treated a woman's skin condition called Fox-Fordyce disease.
15 citations
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August 1985 in “Archives of dermatology” Tretinoin lotion can remove hair casts, which come from a specific part of the hair follicle and can be classified into two types.
24 citations
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July 1983 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Tigason improved hair growth in a boy with monilethrix without side effects.
41 citations
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June 2010 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Isotretinoin is safe and effective for acne, with common side effects like dry lips; serious side effects are rare.
19 citations
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November 1979 in “Archives of dermatology” Tretinoin may be effective for treating Fox-Fordyce disease.