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Acne/Rosacea: The Stuff You Need to Know
September 23, 2023

John Barbieri, MD, MBA, FAAD, from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, engages in a discussion about acne and rosacea alongside Dermcast.live host Rob Casquejo, PA-C. Their conversation encompasses a wide array of acne treatment options, including topical retinoids, antiandrogens, and isotretinoin. Dr. Barbieri emphasizes the remarkable effectiveness of isotretinoin while highlighting its associated side effects. He …

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iPLEDGE system may help screen patients with psychiatric conditions and improve outcomes
August 28, 2019

Patients who suffer from severe acne present with painful nodules and cysts that can lead to scarring. It can be a difficult condition to treat and often warrants systemic treatments for clearance of  these acne lesions. Isotretinoin is a  Vitamin A derivative medication  that is highly effective for  treatment of severe acne.  Isotretinoin is teratogenic– …