Dermatol. praxi. 2011;5(4):218-221

Overall given isotretinoin in the treatment of acne

MUDr.Alena Machovcová, MBA
Dermatologické oddělení FN Motol, Praha

The article discusses the total administered isotretinoin in the treatment of acne, off-label indications, optimal dosing, monitoring of

side effects. The article is supplemented by two case reports.

Keywords: acne, isotretinoin, dosage, side effects, relapse of disease

Published: December 15, 2011  Show citation

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Machovcová A. Overall given isotretinoin in the treatment of acne. Dermatol. praxi. 2011;5(4):218-221.
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