Retinoids

Question 1

example

Answer 1

Isotretinoin is an oral retinoid used in the treatment of severe acne.

Question 2

prognosis of acne post treatment

Answer 2

Two-thirds of patients have a long-term remission or cure following a course of oral isotretinoin.

Question 3

adverse effects

Answer 3

teratogenicity
females should ideally be using two forms of contraception (e.g. Combined oral contraceptive pill and condoms)

dry skin, eyes and lips/mouth

the most common side-effect of isotretinoin

low mood

raised triglycerides

hair thinning

nose bleeds (caused by dryness of the nasal mucosa)

intracranial hypertension: isotretinoin
treatment should not be combined with tetracyclines for this reason

photosensitivity

Question 4

adverse effects

Answer 4

teratogenicity
females should ideally be using two forms of contraception (e.g. Combined oral contraceptive pill and condoms)

dry skin, eyes and lips/mouth

the most common side-effect of isotretinoin

low mood

raised triglycerides

hair thinning

nose bleeds (caused by dryness of the nasal mucosa)

intracranial hypertension: isotretinoin
treatment should not be combined with tetracyclines for this reason

photosensitivity