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Consensus on the use of oral isotretinoin in dermatology - Brazilian Society of Dermatology
Author(s) -
Ediléia Bagatin,
Caroline Sousa Costa,
Marco Rocha,
Fabíola Rosa Picosse,
Cristhine Souza Leão Kamamoto,
Rodrigo Pirmez,
Mayra Ianhez,
Hélio Amante Miot
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
anais brasileiros de dermatologia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.461
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1806-4841
pISSN - 0365-0596
DOI - 10.1016/j.abd.2020.09.001
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , isotretinoin , rosacea , acne , acitretin , adverse effect , psoriasis , pharmacology
Isotretinoin is a synthetic retinoid, derived from vitamin A, with multiple mechanisms of action and highly effective in the treatment of acne, despite common adverse events, manageable and dose-dependent. Dose-independent teratogenicity is the most serious. Therefore, off-label prescriptions require strict criteria.

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