Acne Drug Accutane May Not Depress Mood After All
(Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - March 4, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Dermatology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, News, Source Type: news

Acne Drug Accutane May Not Depress Mood After All
MONDAY, March 4, 2019 -- For years, doctors have debated the safety of the acne drug most commonly known as Accutane, but new research suggests the medication does not boost depression risk among its users. " The existing literature to date is quite... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 4, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

AAD: Isotretinoin Exposure for Acne Not Linked to Depression Risk
Acne patients with, without isotretinoin exposure had no significant difference in depression frequency (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - March 1, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Dermatology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Conference News, Source Type: news

AAD: Isotretinoin Exposure for Acne Not Linked to Depression Risk
FRIDAY, March 1, 2019 -- For patients with acne, exposure to isotretinoin is not associated with an increased risk for being diagnosed with depression, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology, held... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 1, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Epuris (Isotretinoin Capsules) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - January 10, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

Medical News Today: Acne: How common drug changes skin microbiome
Severe acne is often treated with isotretinoin, which can have serious side effects. New research sheds light on how the drug works and may be improved. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 7, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

New Acne Treatment Might Spring From Isotretinoin (Myorisan)
THURSDAY, Jan. 3, 2019 -- An old acne drug may hold the key to developing a new, safer treatment, a study suggests. Isotretinoin (Myorisan, formerly branded as Accutane), is a form of vitamin A, and has been prescribed for acne for decades. It... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 3, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

New Acne Treatment Might Spring From Old One
THURSDAY, Jan. 3, 2019 -- An old acne drug may hold the key to developing a new, safer treatment, a study suggests. Isotretinoin (Myorisan, formerly branded as Accutane), is a form of vitamin A, and has been prescribed for acne for decades. It works... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 3, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Data on safety, effectiveness of common acne drug unreliable, some researchers say
(Reuters Health) - - Isotretinoin, a drug for severe chronic acne, has long been linked to miscarriages, birth defects and other serious problems, but a research review suggests much of data on the drug's safety, effectiveness and side effects may be unreliable. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 21, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

Clearing Things Up: When to Consider ‘Accutane’ for Serious Acne
Jie Chen, RPA-C with Advanced Dermatology PC, Shares Tips on Isotretinoin Treatment.(PRWeb October 25, 2018)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/clearing_things_up_when_to_consider_accutane_for_serious_acne/prweb15864093.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - October 25, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

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From the desk of Virginia Kash, MD             ACNE 101 FOR PARENTS Having just come off the busy summer checkup season, after seeing scores of teens for their school and sports physicals, I have observed that there is one question that most teens have on their mind: “How do I get rid of my acne?” And having 3 teenagers at home, I know first hand how acne can affect self-esteem during the teen years. Studies show that patients with acne report higher levels of anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, and impairment in self-image. Almos...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - October 5, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Medical News Today: What to know about Accutane and Crohn's
Some cases studies have identified a possible link between Accutane, an acne medication, and the development of Crohn ’s disease. Does this medication increase a person’s risk? We look at the research. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 1, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Crohn's / IBD Source Type: news

Methylphenidate best drug for hyperactive kids in short-term
But consider non-drug options first, concludes pooled analysis of data from 133 trials Related items fromOnMedica Monthly testing with isotretinoin might be unnecessary CBT helps children to kick obsessions Lorazepam no better than diazepam for child seizures Broader definition of ADHD raises risk of needless treatment One in 10 children in phase I cancer trials respond to drugs (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 8, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Medical News Today: Nodular acne: Definition and treatment options
Nodular acne is a severe type of acne that causes hard, painful lesions on the skin. These lesions are signs of inflammation in the deep layers of the skin. In this article, we look at the causes and symptoms of nodular acne. We also cover possible treatments, including antibiotics, isotretinoin, and topical creams. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 15, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Transgender adolescents and acne: a cases series - Campos-Mu ñoz L, López-De Lara D, Rodríguez-Rojo ML, Conde-Taboada A, López-Bran E.
We describe the difficulties of treating acne in a series of female-to-male transgender adolescents, including concerns about potential hepatotoxicity with concomitant use of testosterone with isotretinoin or tetracyclines. Acne is a foreseeable adverse ef... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 28, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news