Isotretinoin Review

Popularly known as Accutane, Isotretinoin is a prescription only treatment specially used for only extremely severe cases of acne and even resistant forms outside the realm of acne vulgaris. It shrinks pores, which can actually cause a more severe acne breakout initially and trap bacteria beneath the surface in an undesirable way. It should be noted that those who are pregnant, nursing, or even have a possibility of becoming pregnant should not take Isotretinoin due to the risk of severe birth defects. However, more common side effects include dry or fragile skin, pinkeye, dry or cracked lips, dry mouth, dry nose, itching, joint pains, and nosebleeds. Others include bowel inflammation and pain, chest pain, decreased night vision, decreased tolerance to contact lenses, delay in wound healing, depression, fatigue, headache, nausea, peeling palms or soles, rash, skin infections, stomach and intestinal discomfort, sunburn-sensitive skin, thinning hair, urinary discomfort, vision problems, vomiting. Accutane can be extremely effective in long term blackhead prevention. But the immediate treatment is less likely, and it should only be used as a last choice for extreme cases such as acne conglata and resistant forms of acne vulgaris.

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