J Am Acad Dermatol · 2024
Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgarisConclusion: These guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the management of acne vulgaris.
Does Isotretinoin help with skin & hair?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 94% of 18 people who reported on Isotretinoin for skin & hair say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 6% say it got worse.
Skin & hair: what users report
94%better18 reports · few reports
17 better0 no change1 worse
What people say about Isotretinoin and skin & hair
“I have been on low dose accutane for the last month and I can feel my skin is less oily and has been nice and clear. Only slightly chapped lips, no other side effects.”
“the only thing that worked for me was Acutane. After 1 treatment (3 months) 99% of my acne was gone.”
“it (most likely) has given me a bunch of side effects like joint/tendon problems and hair loss, but on the other side my cystic acne was severely affecting me mentally”
“I fixed mine ages ago with low-dose isotretinoin.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong129 meta-analyses · 192 trials on PubMed
Br J Dermatol · 2022
A systematic review and network meta-analysis of topical pharmacological, oral pharmacological, physical and combined treatments for acne vulgarisConclusion: Topical pharmacological treatment combinations, chemical peels and photochemical therapy were most effective for mild-to-moderate acne. Topical pharmacological treatment combinations, oral antibiotics combined with topical pharmacological treatments, oral isotretinoin and photodynamic therapy were most effective for moderate-to-severe acne. Further research is warranted for chemical peels, photochemical therapy and photodynamic therapy for which evidence was more limited. What is already known about this topic? Acne vulgaris is the eighth most common disease globally. Several topical, oral, ph
Dermatol Ther · 2021
Systematic review of low-dose isotretinoin for treatment of acne vulgaris: Focus on indication, dosage, regimen, efficacy, safety, satisfaction, and follow up, based on clinical studiesConclusion: Daily doses between 0.1 and 0.3 mg/kg can be recommended for more than 6 months due to the occurrence of fewer side effects and more economical concerns. For greater effectiveness, it could be combined with other medications.
Side effects people mention
joint pain 3dry skin 2liver damage 2permanent damage 1post accutane 1
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count