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. As a ...

Rates in children and young people in the UK are among the highest globally ... many turn to the drug isotretinoin, better known by the brand name Roaccutane (although the patent for the drug ...

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, 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 ...

Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol. 2010;13(4):563-580. Currently, isotretinoin is only licensed for the treatment of severe acne. However, in recent years, dermatologists have expanded their indications ...

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 ...