Acne Treatment With Oral Retinoids
What You Need To Know

Isotretinoin is a very powerful medication, which causes the top layer of skin to peel away. It is reserved for patients who are suffering from the most severe forms of acne and who have not responded to other acne treatments. Individuals who have cystic acne (hard, raised and pus-filled cysts) might be a candidate for this type of acne treatment. It generally takes about 4 to 6 months before you start to achieve desirable results. In addition, once the treatment is stopped, severe outbreaks may start occurring again.

Advantages of retinoids (oral):

• Reduction of sebum production;
• Reduction of clogged pores;
• Reduction of acne causing bacteria; and
• Contains anti-inflammatory properties.

Most Common Side Effects Of Isotretinoin:

• Nose bleeds;
• Bone or joint pain;
• Severe dryness of the nose and mouth;
• Eye and lip inflammation with burning and redness; and
• Skin rash and/or infection

Some Of The Rare Side Effects Of Isotretinoin:

• Stomach and back pain;
• Nausea and vomiting
• Depression, irritable and suicidal;
• Blurred vision and bleeding gums;
• Diarrhea, constipation and rectal bleeding;
• Headaches, dizziness and convulsions.

Contraindications

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• Exacerbation of liver disease;
• Exacerbation of kidney disease; and
• Can affect cholesterol levels.

Generally, people who go this route are those who have not responded to OTC acne treatment products or an antibiotic regimen. Because of the toxicity of oral retinoids, a person contemplating this type of acne treatment must truly think long and hard as to whether the benefits outweigh the potential risks and side effects.


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