About Acne: Isotretinoin: What You Need to Know

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Acne Acne Causes Treatment Skin Care From Angela Palmer, your Guide to Acne I remember, not too many years ago, Accutane was the treatment everyone wanted.  It didn't matter that they only had one or two pimples.  Accutane (AKA isotretinoin) was the "cure" and they wanted it. Today, there seems to be a shift in thinking.  Most people don't want to take isotretinoin medications even if they're good candidates for it. Isotretinoin isn't for everyone, but in some cases it's the best treatment we've got.  So, let's take a closer look at this medication.  I hope it helps you decide if it's a good fit, or not so great an option, for you. Angela What Is Isotretinoin? Isotretinoin is best known as Accutane, but it's also sold under the brand names Sotret, Amnesteem, and Roaccutane.  Here are the basic facts about this oral acne medication. Search Related Topics:  accutane  acne treatments  prescription acne treatments What Are the Side Effects? Although isotretinoin is the closest thing we have to a cure for acne, it can cause side effects.  Before you start your treatment, make sure you understand what they are. Search Related Topics:  accutane  accutane side effects  depression and accutane What Is iPledge? Here in the U.S., if you're taking any isotretinoin medication, you must register with the iPledge Program.  What is that, you ask?  Here's a overview of what you must do before you can get your prescription. Search Related Topics:  ipledge  accutane  isotretinoin Alternative Treatments for Severe Acne If isotretinoin isn't a good option for you, or if you simply don't want to take it, there are other medications that can help improve even serious acne breakouts.  Some of these might be a better fit for you. Search Related Topics:  severe acne  prescription acne medications  inflamed acne Related Searches Treating Acne Scars Remove Acne Scarring Acne Treatments Laser Skin Acne Dermatologist Acne Featured Articles   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Angela Palmer Acne Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Acne newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is Acne? Symptoms of Acne Diagnosis of Acne Treatment of Acne Living With Acne   Follow me on: Advertisement