Isotretinoin is indicated for nodular acne or severe acne that is unresponsive to conventional therapies. The usual dose is 0.5 to 1.0 mg/kg/day for 20 weeks, or a cumulative dose of 120 mg/kg.

Isotretinoin, commonly called Accutane, is the only approved treatment for severe acne. Although isotretinoin is extremely effective in most individuals with acne, some experience recurrence.

Higher cumulative doses of isotretinoin showed a decreased risk for acne relapse. These findings suggest an individualized approach to care should be implemented. The risk for acne relapse ...

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Among patients treated with isotretinoin for acne, approximately one fifth experienced a relapse that required additional treatment with systemic medication, and 8.2% underwent a retrial with ...

Isotretinoin, commonly referred to as Accutane, is the only approved medical treatment capable of inducing long-term remission of severe acne. Although highly effective, some individuals ...

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Isotretinoin effectively induces long-term remission of severe acne, but recurrence occurs in about 20% of patients, especially females and those with lower cumulative dosages.

Name any acne treatment and I guarantee I have tried it. I suffered from horrific breakouts during my teens, and though a healthy dose of Accutane rescued my complexion, I still battle with angry ...

Isotretinoin, commonly referred to as Accutane, is the only approved medical treatment capable of inducing long-term remission of severe acne. Although highly effective, some individuals ...