(Here are the skincare ingredients to avoid if you have acne.) I called in the big-gun professionals, and eventually, I went back on Accutane (isotretinoin). I had tried it high school, and here I ...

Accutane (isotretinoin) has revolutionized the treatment of severe acne, offering hope for those who haven’t found success ...

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.

Celia: As many of you know, I've been struggling with a really bad hormonal acne breakout for a year and a half. In recent videos, I let you know that I was on Accutane, and I actually was on it ...

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 ...

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.

In a previous column, I discussed some common medications that can cause or worsen dry skin. In this column, we’ll look at ...

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 ...

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