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November 2013 in “Pediatrics in Review” Acne is a chronic skin condition not caused by poor hygiene or diet, and it requires long-term treatment and patient education.
September 2021 in “Revista interdisciplinar em saúde” Oral isotretinoin effectively stabilizes frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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April 2023 in “World Journal of Clinical Cases” Test liver enzymes and triglycerides every 5-6 months, and cholesterol levels in the first two months for acne patients on isotretinoin.
January 2022 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Isotretinoin can rarely cause hair to grow curly.
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Acitretin treatment unexpectedly darkened a patient's gray hair.
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Isotretinoin reduced inflammation in tufted hair folliculitis, but hair tufting remained.
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Newer retinoid drugs are effective for skin conditions but have significant side effects.
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