The use of isotretinoin in acne.

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Layton A

The use of isotretinoin in acne.

Dermatoendocrinol. 2009 May;1(3):162-9. doi: 10.4161/derm.1.3.9364.

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Abstract

Systemic isotretinoin remains the most efficacious treatment for severe acne as well as many cases of more moderate disease that are unresponsive to other treatment modalities. The current chapter outlines the mechanisms behind the excellent efficacy, describes how to optimize treatment, reviews the recommended guidelines for monitoring and summarizes adverse effects.

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Drugs

Isotretinoin

Drug Targets

Drug	Target	Kind	Organism	Pharmacological Action	Actions
Isotretinoin	Retinoic acid receptor gamma	Protein	Humans	Unknown	Not Available	Details

Drug Carriers

Drug	Carrier	Kind	Organism	Pharmacological Action	Actions
Isotretinoin	Serum albumin	Protein	Humans	Unknown	Binder	Details