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Isotretinoin

Used for: Severe Recalcitrant Nodular Acne Isotretinoin capsules are indicated for the treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne. Nodules are inflammatory lesions with a diameter of 5 mm or greater. The nodules may become suppurative or hemorrhagic. "Severe," by definition, 2 means "many" as opposed to "few or several" nodules.

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Retinoid Dermatology ID 115

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What It Is Used For

Used for: Severe Recalcitrant Nodular Acne Isotretinoin capsules are indicated for the treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne. Nodules are inflammatory lesions with a diameter of 5 mm or greater. The nodules may become suppurative or hemorrhagic. "Severe," by definition, 2 means "many" as opposed to "few or several" nodules.

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Active Ingredient

isotretinoin

Chemical Name

13-cis-retinoic acid

Common Brands

Accutane, Absorica, Claravis, Myorisan, Zenatane, Isotretinoin

Generic / Alternate Names

isotretinoin capsules, ISOTRETINOIN

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Acne

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Cellulitis

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Eczema

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Fungal Skin Infection

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Psoriasis

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Rosacea

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Seborrheic Dermatitis

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Dry skin

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Itching

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Mole changes

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Peeling skin

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Pus or drainage

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Rash

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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Skin redness

Commonly used for skin inflammation, acne, infection, or visible skin-symptom care depending on formulation.

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