Completed suicide in acne patients using isotretinoin: Results from the U.S. FDA Adverse Events Reporting System (FAERS)

Background: Isotretinoin (ISO) is a synthetic oral retinoid used mainly for the treatment of nodulocystic acne and some other dermatologic disorders. There have been reports of increased suicidal behavior with ISO, however there is no conclusive evidence supporting this.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research