Intermittent Isotretinoin Treatment for Adult Acne
Karen Wiss
Abstract
Karen Wiss
Abstract
Adults with acne vulgaris tend to have milder disease than younger persons, but a poorer response to therapy. These investigators observed that adult acne patients are also less tolerant of the side effects of isotretinoin. In an attempt to limit adverse effects and decrease costs, they used an intermittent moderate dose of isotretinoin to treat …
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Adults with acne vulgaris tend to have milder disease than younger persons, but a poorer response to therapy. These investigators observed that adult acne patients are also less tolerant of the side effects of isotretinoin. In an attempt to limit adverse effects and decrease costs, they used an intermittent moderate dose of isotretinoin to treat …
Key concepts: Isotretinoin, Acne, Medicine, Dermatology, Adverse effect, Internal medicine