research Optimal laboratory testing protocol for patients with acne taking oral isotretinoin
Test liver enzymes and triglycerides every 5-6 months, and cholesterol levels in the first two months for acne patients on isotretinoin.
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120-150 / 1000+ resultsresearch An overview about Therapeutic uses, clinical efficacy, safety and classes of Retinoids and its efficacy for Treatment of skin aging
Retinoids effectively treat skin aging but have safety and stability issues.
research Evaluation of COVID-19 risk in patients on systemic retinoid therapy
Systemic retinoids do not increase COVID-19 risk or severity.
research The Clinical Efficacy and Mechanism of Action of Alitretinoin in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Alitretinoin may help treat mild to moderate alopecia areata.
research FDA Reports of Alopecia as an Adverse Event to Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin may cause hair loss, especially in women and young adults.
research Curling of Hair in Two Female Patients Taking Alitretinoin
Alitretinoin may cause irreversible hair curling as a side effect.
research Evaluating the combined efficacy of oral isotretinoin and topical tacrolimus versus oral finasteride and topical tacrolimus in frontal fibrosing alopecia—A randomized controlled trial
Isotretinoin with tacrolimus may be more effective short-term for treating frontal fibrosing alopecia than finasteride with tacrolimus.
research Monilethrix with Acitretin
Acitretin improved monilethrix symptoms temporarily, but they returned after stopping treatment.
research Pharmacologic Modulation of Sebaceous Gland Activity: Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
The document concludes that new treatments are needed to better manage acne and reduce side effects related to current therapies.
research The efficacy of oral isotretinoin versus cyproterone compound in female patients with acne and the triad of cutaneous hyperandrogenism: A randomized clinical trial
Oral isotretinoin and cyproterone compound are equally effective for treating acne in women with cutaneous hyperandrogenism.
research Acitretin-Induced Repigmentation of Gray Hair: A Case Report
Acitretin treatment unexpectedly darkened a patient's gray hair.
research Evaluation of ovarian reserve and function in female patients treated with oral isotretinoin for severe acne: an exploratory study
Oral isotretinoin for severe acne can change hormone levels but does not significantly affect ovarian function.
research Recommended treatment options in acne management
Use topical retinoids for most acne cases, sometimes combined with other treatments.
research 182 Retinol remarkably effective in reducing neck wrinkles
Retinol significantly reduces neck wrinkles.
research Acitretin-induced alopecia areata: a case report
Acitretin can cause eyebrow and eyelash hair loss.
research The three acnes and their impact
Isotretinoin effectively treats acne, often providing lasting relief.
research Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans and acne keloidalis nuchae
A man with scalp and neck skin issues improved after a year of oral isotretinoin.
research The Future of Topical Therapy for Cutaneous Aging
New treatments for skin aging will soon compete with current ones like tretinoin.
research USE OF TOFACITINIB IN DIFFICULT TO TREAT CLINICALLY AMYOPATHIC DERMATOMYOSITIS
Tofacitinib may effectively treat skin symptoms in difficult cases of dermatomyositis.
research Manifest hair repigmentation associated with etretinate therapy
An 82-year-old man's white hair regained color after taking etretinate for psoriasis.
research Creatine phosphokinase levels and isotretinoin therapy
Isotretinoin can raise CPK levels, so patients need monitoring, especially before surgery.
research Abstracts
Oral spironolactone and isotretinoin are effective for treating acne.
research Effective Treatment of Folliculitis Decalvans With a Combination of Oral Isotretinoin and Rifampicin
Combining oral isotretinoin and rifampicin effectively treats folliculitis decalvans.
research Follicular cysts and hyperkeratoses in early mycosis fungoides
Acitretin effectively improved the woman's skin condition.
research Fractional ablative CO2 laser and oral isotretinoin—A prospective randomized controlled split‐face trial comparing concurrent versus delayed laser treatment for acne scars
Concurrent laser and isotretinoin treatment improves acne scars more than delayed treatment.
research Side effects of common acne treatments
Common acne treatments can cause various side effects, like skin irritation and more serious issues, but combination therapies are often more effective and better tolerated.
research Self-assembled polymeric nanocarriers for the targeted delivery of retinoic acid to the hair follicle
The new micelle formulation delivers acne treatment more effectively and safely than current gels.
research Trypanocidal Effect of Isotretinoin through the Inhibition of Polyamine and Amino Acid Transporters in Trypanosoma cruzi
Isotretinoin shows promise as a treatment for Chagas disease by effectively inhibiting key transporters in the parasite.
research Insulin sensitivity, androgens and isotretinoin therapy in women with severe acne
Isotretinoin improves severe acne without changing androgen or insulin levels but may increase body weight and triglycerides.
research Acne therapy
Hormonal imbalances can cause acne, and treatments may include hormone-blocking medications.