Open AccessDermatologists’ Knowledge and Attitude Toward Isotretinoin Ocular Side Effects in Egypt
Author(s) -
Mohamed ELShafie,
Azza Srour,
Hussien el-Ansarey,
Mostafa Abdel-Kader,
Ibrahim Ali Kabbash,
M. M. Mashaly
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.73
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 1178-7015
DOI - 10.2147/ccid.s327870
Subject(s) - isotretinoin , medicine , adverse effect , dermatology , acne , contact lens , ophthalmology
The FDA approved isotretinoin for moderate and severe nodulo-cystic acne, in which it proved effective. However, this misled the dermatologists into using isotretinoin for mild cases as well. This misuse increased the risk of developing adverse effects, especially on the ocular system. These adverse effects vary from mild reversible eye dryness to severe irreversible loss of night vision. Also, it causes contact lens intolerance and corneal ulcer on top. Both ophthalmologists and dermatologists have different perceptions of the drug.