Safety and efficacy of low-dose isotretinoin in the treatment of moderate to severe acne vulgaris

Background: Isotretinoin is indicated for moderate to severe cases of acne which are unresponsive to conventional therapy. The classical recommended dose is 0.5 to 1.0 mg/kg/day. As the side effects are dose related, low-dose isotretinoin therapy for acne is an attractive option; however, but little...

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Main Authors: Parinitha K Rao, Ramesh M Bhat, B Nandakishore, Sukumar Dandakeri, Jacintha Martis, Ganesh H Kamath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2014;volume=59;issue=3;spage=316;epage=316;aulast=Rao