Understanding How The Drug Isotretinoin Zaps Acne

March 04th, 2008 | Category: Dermatology

The most potent drug available for the treatment of acne is 13-cis retinoic acid (13-cis RA; plus known as isotretinoin); however, little is known about the mechanism by which it acts. Insight into the mechanisms by which 13-cis RA combats acne has now been provided

by Diane Thiboutot and colleagues, from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, who analyzed skin biopsies from patients with acne before and after 1 week of treatment with 13-cis RA.

Original post by Women’s Health / Gynecology News From Medical News Today

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