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 ...

Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Factors such as higher cumulative doses of isotretinoin (Accutane) and female sex were associated with rates of acne ...

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 ...