Title:

Acne Medication - Research of Side Affects

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412

Summary:
Whilst medications are vital in the treatment of a significant number of conditions
aside from acne, it is always wise to research the medication to allow a balanced
approach or weighing up the benefits prior to commencing.

This is obviously extremely clear in the case of the drug Isotretinoin for severe
acne.

Keywords:
acne medications, acne treatments, side affects, Isotretinoin

Article Body:
Acne is an extremely common skin affliction affecting around 85% of teenagers and
young adults as well as a significant proportion of adults.

With a plethora of acne information available, it may also be difficult to

establish what is the right treatment and/or medication. In a previous article I
suggested that as all of us are individuals, it is likely so to will the treatment
for each person�s acne.

Let�s delve a bit further into treatments and medication. In the case of mild or
even slightly worse acne, a good preventative and treatment regime if rigorously
followed is often found to control the affliction.

However there are obviously sufferers with severe acne where over the counter or
non prescription treatments have not had the desired impact. Whilst I would
suggest in this instance finding a reputable dermatologist you will likely find
that an acne treatment regime still has a place in assisting the overall treatment.

It would be extremely advisable for those prescribed medications for the more
severe acne affliction to carefully research the medication prior to commencing.
The clear example of this is the medication for �recalcitrant modular acne� being
Isotretinoin (marketed as Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis & Sotret). The US Food and
Drug Administration provides significant information in relation to this particular
drug however in short it is known to cause birth defects and is being examined in
relation to reports of suicide or suicidal thoughts associated with the use of the
drug.

A Risk Management program called iPLEDGE in relation to this drug is in place with
information and updates available.

The program is ensuring adequate controls are in place in relation to the use of
this drug and the important message is �Do not purchase this drug over the
internet�.

There are a range of prescribed medications available with those applied to the
skin for more mild to moderate cases and oral medications for more severe.

Some of these include:

� Oral antibiotics
� Oral contraceptives
� Azelaic Acid
� Benzoyl peroxide
� Clindamycin
� Erythromycin
� Sodium sulfacetamide
� Tazarotene
� Tretinoin
� Adapalene

The message is still however to do the appropriate research as information on some

drugs may change significantly over time.

Summary
Whilst medications are vital in the treatment of a significant number of conditions
aside from acne, it is always wise to research the medication to allow a balanced
approach or weighing up the benefits prior to commencing.

This is obviously extremely clear in the case of the drug Isotretinoin for severe
acne.