Survey of Australian dermatologists' perceptions and experiences with isotretinoin-induced depression and suicide - Rea S, Tucker S, Frittelli V, Gunnarsson R.
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Language: en... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 24, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Association of isotretinoin with depression and suicide: a review of current literature - Oliveira JM, Sobreira G, Velosa J, Telles Correia D, Filipe P.
Acne vulgaris, a condition that can affect people at any age, is the most common cause of referral to a dermatologist. Isotretinoin (ITT) is the most effective treatment available, but serious adverse effects, including a possible association with depressi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 20, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Amnesteem Capsules (Isotretinoin) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - July 12, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
No need to delay skin surgery after isotretinoin treatment
Expert panel finds no evidence of excess risk from most procedures during drug therapy Related items fromOnMedica Monthly testing with isotretinoin might be unnecessary (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 29, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Consensus Statement: Most Skin Procedures OK With Retinoids Consensus Statement: Most Skin Procedures OK With Retinoids
Consensus statement changes recommendation to postpone skin procedures in patients on recent or concurrent systemic isotretinoin, except for manual dermabrasion and fully ablative laser treatments.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 28, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Myorisan (Isotretinoin Capsules) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - June 28, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Absorica (Isotretinoin) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - June 5, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Marker May Predict Immunotherapy Benefit in High-Risk Neuroblastoma
This video examines how a specific combination of KIR/KIR-ligand genotypes in high-risk neuroblastoma patients may be predictive of outcomes when adding dinutuximab to isotretinoin. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - April 8, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Amy K. Erbe, PhD Tags: Conferences/AACR 2017 Brain Tumors Source Type: news
Accutane (Isotretinoin) - updated on RxList
Learn about the prescription medication Accutane (Isotretinoin), drug uses, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, warnings, reviews and patient labeling. (Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - April 7, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Zenatane (Isotretinoin Capsules) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - January 31, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
What Are Options for Acne Treatment?
Discussion
Acne vulgaris or acne is a problem of the pilosebaceous follicle. It occurs most prominently where sebaceous glands are abundant especially the face, neck, and upper back. Sebum production increases because of androgens. Keratin and sebum clog the pores of the pilosebaceous unit causing hyperkeratosis (clogged pilosebaceous unit = clogged pores = comedomes). Propionibacterium acnes, a gram-negative anaerobe, multiplies in the sebaceous unit causing an inflammatory reaction resulting in moderate or severe acne.
Skin lesions include:
Comedomal acne has comedomes
White heads = closed comedomes
Black heads = open...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 16, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Amnesteem Capsules (Isotretinoin) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - November 16, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Claravis Capsules (Isotretinoin) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - November 16, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
isotretinoin (Claravis, Amnesteem, Absorica, Myorisan, Zenatane, Sotret, Accutane)
Title: isotretinoin (Claravis, Amnesteem, Absorica, Myorisan, Zenatane, Sotret, Accutane)Category: MedicationsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/8/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - September 8, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Depression screening using health questionnaires in patients receiving oral isotretinoin for acne vulgaris - Schrom K, Nagy T, Mostow E.
Isotretinoin is used to treat severe and recalcitrant acne. Possible side effects include depression, suicide, and suicidal ideation; however, other studies suggest isotretinoin may improve mood and quality of life. Although iPLEDGE consenting warns about... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 27, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
