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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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May 2024 in “Cureus” Combining oral isotretinoin and rifampicin effectively treats folliculitis decalvans.
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July 2019 in “Digital Showcase Research, Scholarship, & Creative Works (University of Lynchburg)” No proven link between isotretinoin and depression.
Nanocarriers improve acne treatment by enhancing drug delivery and reducing side effects.
Isotretinoin reduced inflammation in tufted hair folliculitis, but hair tufting remained.
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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.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oral Acitretin effectively resolved symptoms in a child with Netherton syndrome.
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March 2019 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Proretinal nanoparticles improve skin absorption and reduce irritation of topical retinoids.
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January 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” Oral isotretinoin does not cause milia in acne patients.
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February 2011 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.
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September 2022 in “TURKDERM” Systemic retinoids do not increase COVID-19 risk or severity.
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October 2014 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral retinoids may help some patients with hard-to-treat lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Oral isotretinoin, especially at higher doses for at least 3 months, is effective for treating folliculitis decalvans.
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January 2013 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Desonide is more effective than niacinamide for reducing underarm darkening.
A new method allows for controlled, long-lasting delivery of retinoic acid through the skin with less inflammation.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Taking nicotinic acid supplements might help with acne by affecting the skin's oil glands, but high doses are needed.
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March 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” New acne treatments show promise as alternatives to traditional therapies.
December 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” These new skin treatments are safer and more effective with minimal side effects.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Nanomaterials” NH-Tween-80 is a promising stable gel for treating acne.
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