Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is the efficacy of roaccutane (isotretinoin)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Roaccutane: "Treating severe acne in patients who do not respond to other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Isotretinoin is a retinoid. It works by reducing skin oil production, changing the characteristics of the skin oil, and preventing abnormal hardening of the skin." See: http://www.drugs.com/cdi/isotretinoin.html
Answered 5/26/2018
2.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it safe to take other types of pills while on roaccutane?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Do isotretinoin reduces the size of sabecious glands permanently?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
At what point does isotretinoin cause hypervitaminosis a in a person?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What are your views on the side effects of accutane/roaccutane/isotretinoin?
What are the side effects of roaccutane or isotretinoin drug for acne?
Can I take sumatriptan migraine tablets whilst on roaccutane isotretinoin?
Do doctors ask their patients about their past and present and hereditary "liver health" before prescribing Isotretinoin (Roaccutane)?
I have been on oratane for 6 months for my acne and yet poor results thus was given roaccutane for next 2 months. So why is my face so resistant to it?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
