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PMID: 21279154 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Isotretinoin, an oral vitamin A derivative, is highly effective in, and at present indicated only for, the treatment of cystic acne, conglobate acne, or severe acne which has failed to respond to conventional therapy, including systemic antibiotics. Isotretinoin use usually results in a prolonged remission, often with complete disappearance of previously resistant lesions. Virtually all patients experience reversible integumentary side effects, which can almost always be controlled with emollients or lubricants. Isotretinoin is a known teratogen. The longterm effects of the transient vitamin A imbalance produced by this medication are not yet known. |
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E W Turgeon |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Canadian family physician Médecin de famille canadien Volume: 31 ISSN: 0008-350X ISO Abbreviation: Can Fam Physician Publication Date: 1985 Jan |
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Created Date: 2011-01-31 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0120300 Medline TA: Can Fam Physician Country: Canada |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 141-6 Citation Subset: - |
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