Severe Nodulocystic Acne
For patients with severe inflammatory acne that does not improve with medicines such as those described above, a doctor may prescribe isotretinoin (Accutane*), a retinoid. Isotretinoin is an oral drug that is usually taken once or twice a day with food for 15 to 20 weeks. Retinoids increase penetration and reduce comedones, while topical antibiotics… Read More »