Acne can be both painful and distressing, often impacting self-esteem and contributing to emotional challenges like depression. Isotretinoin, formerly known by the brand name Accutane®, offers a powerful and highly effective solution for clearing even the most severe and stubborn cases of acne. For over 20 years, this treatment has successfully helped individuals with severe recalcitrant nodular acne. Taken orally in small capsules, isotretinoin is typically prescribed in multiple courses lasting four to six months each, delivering transformative results for many patients.
Isotretinoin
About 50% of patients that use isotretinoin never need to do anything else for acne.
In the first few weeks of using isotretinoin, roughly one in five patients will see their acne condition get a little worse. Every 1/500 patients see their acne condition get much worse. For the rest of the patients, their condition either get much better or better for a while.
