Updated Physician's Guide to the Off-label Uses of Oral Isotretinoin

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Journal J Clin Aesthet Dermatol

Date 2014 Apr 26

PMID 24765227

Citations 13

Authors

Steven Brandon Nickle

Nathan Peterson

Michael Peterson

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Abstract

While oral isotretinoin is renowned for its ability to treat acne vulgaris, many of its off-label uses continue to go underappreciated. Since the last review on the unapproved indications of isotretinoin, relevant publications have surfaced with new recommendations. This article attempts to provide physicians with the latest information regarding successful and unsuccessful use of isotretinoin as an effective treatment for dermatological conditions, such as rosacea, psoriasis, pityriasis rubra pilaris, condyloma acuminatum, granuloma annulare, Darier's disease, systemic cutaneous lupus erythematosus, nonmelanoma skin cancer, and hidradenitis suppurativa. Variations in dosage regimens and isotretinoin viability as an alternative to other standard treatments are also discussed in relation to these conditions.

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