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Isotretinoin therapy for acne vulgaris: Results in an Irish population

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The results of treatment of cystic and antibiotic-resistant acne vulgaris in 96 consecutive patients with the oral retinoid isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid; Roacentane) are reported retrospectively. The results show that the drug, while toxic in the short term, is highly effective in clearing acne.

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    D. Buckley, S. Rogers & P. Daly

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Buckley, D., Rogers, S. & Daly, P. Isotretinoin therapy for acne vulgaris: Results in an Irish population. I.J.M.S. 159, 2–5 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02937205

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