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
How Birth Control Can Change Your Skin
For Teen Vogue, by Phillip Picardi.
Here in the beauty department, we’ve already told you about one particular pill that could help with your acne. You know it as Accutane, and while it certainly works for most who try it, it’s a pretty major and serious commitment.
But there’s another pill you can take that’s a lot less medically controversial. Yes, you guessed it: birth control. Going on “the pill,” as it’s called, can totally change your skin by regulating your hormones, which is crucial for young women who are still developing, or whose bodies are still adjusting from their ve...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 5, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News 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
Experts present first recommendations for treating acne fulminans
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. – Patients with acne fulminans should first begin corticosteroid monotherapy before adding isotretinoin, according to the first evidence-based consensus recommendations on this disease.
Antibiotics should not be used as first line treatment or monotherapy for acne fulminans,... (Source: Skin and Allergy News)
Source: Skin and Allergy News - June 3, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Women more likely than men to be prescribed inappropriate drugs
Particular issue for those over 65, study suggestsRelated items from OnMedicaNew guidance for elderly with high BPNew evidence on benzodiazepine link to Alzheimer’sFollow clinical guidance to measure BP in both armsMonthly testing with isotretinoin might be unnecessaryGPs often missing best option for heavy periods (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 5, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Acne Drug Isotretinoin (Accutane) Use During Pregnancy
Isotretinoin (Accutane), used to treat severe acne, can severely harm a fetus, causing craniofacial, cardiac and central nervous system defects, and high likelihood of miscarriage or medical termination (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - April 28, 2016 Category: Disability Tags: Pharmaceutical - Drug Information Source Type: news
Pregnancy Prevention Program in Acne Drug Users IneffectivePregnancy Prevention Program in Acne Drug Users Ineffective
Results suggest one or two children are born each year with birth defects related to isotretinoin and subpar contraceptive use. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 26, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Women using popular acne drug aren't following advice to avoid pregnancy
(Reuters Health) – The widely used acne drug isotretinoin can cause severe birth defects and miscarriage, yet only about a third of women who use it are taking effective measures to avoid pregnancy, Canadian researchers say. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Birth defects, pregnancy terminations, miscarriages in users of acne drug
Canada's program that aims to prevent pregnancy in women who use the powerful acne drug isotretinoin (Accutane) is not effective, found a new study. Isotretinoin is used to treat severe acne. It can severely harm a fetus, causing craniofacial, cardiac and central nervous system defects, as well as a high likelihood of miscarriage or medical termination, report researchers. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 25, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
