Reham Khalil
Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
Title: sotretinoin, “Miracle drug†for acne treatment
Biography
Biography: Reham Khalil
Abstract
Acne is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting people aged between 12-24 years. Causes of acne includes bacterial infection and hormonal changes. Treatment depends on the severity of acne Severe types of acne treated with isotretinoin
Objective: The purpose is to describe trends in the use of isotretinon for acne despite the side effects
Methods: Data from isotretinoin research studies and acne pathology studies
Results: Isotretinoin should only be used for very severe cases of acne which are not treated by other medications
Conclusion: Isotretinoin is assumed as a chemotherapy teratogenic treatment of acne. Most patients who receive oral isotretinoin will be free of acne by the end of 4–6 months of treatment depending on the dose administered. At the same time they have to be aware of side effects that may be long term side effects and irreversible.