Isotretinoin in acne: how much and for how long?

Authors

  • Shahid Jawaid Akhtar Punjab Medical College/DHQ Hospital, Faisalabad
  • Ijaz Hussain Services Institute of Medical Sciences/Services Hospital, Lahore

Abstract

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Author Biographies

Shahid Jawaid Akhtar, Punjab Medical College/DHQ Hospital, Faisalabad

Department of Dermatology

Ijaz Hussain, Services Institute of Medical Sciences/Services Hospital, Lahore

Department of Dermatology

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Plewig G, Dressel H, Pfleger M et al. Low dose isotretinoin combined with tretinoin is effective to correct abnormalities of acne. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2004;2:31-45.

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Blasiak RC, Stamey CR, Burkhart CN et al. High-dose isotretinoin treatment and the rate of retrial, relapse, and adverse effects in patients with acne vulgaris. JAMA Dermatol. 2013;149:1392-8.

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Published

2016-11-22

How to Cite

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Akhtar SJ, Hussain I. Isotretinoin in acne: how much and for how long?. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2016Nov.22 [cited 2024Dec.5];25(1):1-3. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/14

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 1 (2015): January - March

Section

Editorial