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How safe is oral isotretinoin?
1Department of Dermatology, Allgemeines Krankenhaus St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany.
Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Oral isotretinoin effectively treats acne by targeting its root causes. This medication is safe for patients with systemic diseases, with manageable side effects and mandatory contraception for women of childbearing potential.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Oral isotretinoin is the most effective acne therapy, addressing all major causes.
- Its efficacy is notable even in patients with serious systemic diseases.
- Side effects are predictable and manageable.