The principle of taking isotretinoin for acne

Acne on the face is something that many people will encounter, especially during adolescence. It can be said that almost everyone will go through the process of acne. Acne generally does not require treatment. As long as you pay attention to your daily diet and get enough rest, it will heal on its own. But some people have severe acne, and treatment with isotretinoin has very good results. So, what is the principle behind acne breakouts caused by taking isotretinoin? Let’s take a look below.

Given the effects and side effects of isotretinoin, not all people and all types of acne need to be treated with isotretinoin.

Isotretinoin is a heavy weapon for acne removal and is generally only used for severe acne. Clinical studies have shown that isotretinoin is effective for severe nodular cystic acne, but is not ideal for mild to moderate acne. In addition, isotretinoin can reduce the formation of severe acne scars.

In addition to severe acne, in what other cases is isotretinoin needed? Frequently recurring acne, for those patients with recurring acne who have just recovered and then have acne all over their face again;

Not only do they have acne, but their faces are also covered with oily patches. This type of patients is accompanied by severe excessive sebum secretion;

Acne patients who are prone to forming acne pits and have a tendency to scar;

I don't play by the rules and I get severe acne overnight. I am a patient with fulminant and aggregated acne.

We have to mention the side effects of isotretinoin. Isotretinoin is so harmful, but its side effects are also very obvious. Among these many side effects, the most famous one is the teratogenic effect on the fetus. If you are planning to get pregnant or are pregnant, please pay attention! right! No! want! Take this medicine. But if you stop taking the medicine for more than one year, you can consider having a baby again. I would like to explain this a little more in depth here. Having teratogenic effects on the fetus and being infertile and unable to conceive are two completely different things. Isotretinoin is not to blame for this.

Let me talk about some of the more common side effects. Oral isotretinoin can cause side effects such as dry lips and skin mucosal reactions (it is recommended to drink more water and hydrate the skin), increased blood lipids (avoid a high-fat diet), liver damage (people with liver problems should use the drug with caution) and bone effects (not recommended for children under 12 years old). It is also not recommended for patients with mental illness.

Although side effects of isotretinoin are common, serious side effects are very rare. Isotretinoin has been used clinically for more than 30 years and has been subject to long-term monitoring in many countries, so its use has become very mature. Except for fetal teratogenesis, other reactions are reversible and can generally be recovered by stopping the medication for a period of time. Moreover, doctors will not prescribe isotretinoin to everyone without thinking. Doctors will check the patient's physical condition and pregnancy intention before considering giving you the medication. The dosage will be gradually reduced and the medication will be used in a gradient manner based on the progression of the patient's acne condition. All of this is under the control of our doctors, so you can take it with confidence!