Isotretinoin for Acne
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By Declan Tobin
Published on 01/31/2011
Isotretinoin for Acne is one of the most advanced acbe treatments available today
Vitamin A is paramount in the fight against acne due to its anti inflammatory nature. Isotretinoin is a powerful retinoid derived from a synthetic form of Vitamin A that is used to treat severe cystic acne. It is taken orally for severe cases and can also be used in cream form for external use.
Isotretinoin has earned a reputation of being very effective in the clearing of acne even in patients where all other remedies have failed. The outcome is a decrease in the amount of breakout and their severity or in some cases a complete clearing of the problem.
Isotretinoin is available only on prescription from your doctor or dermatologist due to its strength and the side effects of using this product. It is used only in cases where all other treatments have failed and the acne is severe cystic acne which is very painful physically and emotionally.
Even though this product is hailed as a miracle treatment for severe acne it comes with a heavy price. The medication is very potent and can be toxic if misused and the duration of used is not monitored by a doctor or dermatologist. It is imperative that you are sure that you are not pregnant when taking this product as it can result in miscarriage and or birth defects.
You must be very careful to ensure that you are not pregnant nor will get pregnant while using this medication. Also you must wait a period of time after the use of this product before trying to get pregnant as the drug can stay in the system for several weeks after cessation of using the medication. Breast feeding is also forbidden whilst taking this product as it can be passed to the baby through the milk.
Other less serious side effects are: Dry skin and hair, increased sun sensitivity, fatigue, nausea and headaches, joint pain, and diarrhea, if you are experiencing any of the above side effects or any other side effects you must notify you doctor and stop taking the medication.
Isotretinoin is a retinol and works by reducing the production of sebum by reducing the size of the sebaceous glands under your skin. Because we know that acne is caused by oil being trapped in the pores and hair follicles of the skin this will inevitably reduce the amount of breakouts and pimples and there is less oil being produced.
The medication is taken in pill form over a period of 20 weeks while being closely monitored by your doctor with regular check ups to monitor your liver and blood. One treatment is usually required but if the first is unsuccessful a second course can be undertaken this is unusual though.
Isotretinoin has earned a reputation of being very effective in the clearing of acne even in patients where all other remedies have failed. The outcome is a decrease in the amount of breakout and their severity or in some cases a complete clearing of the problem.
Isotretinoin is available only on prescription from your doctor or dermatologist due to its strength and the side effects of using this product. It is used only in cases where all other treatments have failed and the acne is severe cystic acne which is very painful physically and emotionally.
Even though this product is hailed as a miracle treatment for severe acne it comes with a heavy price. The medication is very potent and can be toxic if misused and the duration of used is not monitored by a doctor or dermatologist. It is imperative that you are sure that you are not pregnant when taking this product as it can result in miscarriage and or birth defects.
You must be very careful to ensure that you are not pregnant nor will get pregnant while using this medication. Also you must wait a period of time after the use of this product before trying to get pregnant as the drug can stay in the system for several weeks after cessation of using the medication. Breast feeding is also forbidden whilst taking this product as it can be passed to the baby through the milk.
Other less serious side effects are: Dry skin and hair, increased sun sensitivity, fatigue, nausea and headaches, joint pain, and diarrhea, if you are experiencing any of the above side effects or any other side effects you must notify you doctor and stop taking the medication.
Isotretinoin is a retinol and works by reducing the production of sebum by reducing the size of the sebaceous glands under your skin. Because we know that acne is caused by oil being trapped in the pores and hair follicles of the skin this will inevitably reduce the amount of breakouts and pimples and there is less oil being produced.
The medication is taken in pill form over a period of 20 weeks while being closely monitored by your doctor with regular check ups to monitor your liver and blood. One treatment is usually required but if the first is unsuccessful a second course can be undertaken this is unusual though.