The medication's acne-fighting benefits have been backed by science for decades, but it’s important to be aware of a few ...

Yes, I've been through two rounds of isotretinoin for acne, despite the drug's side effects. Here's why I'm so happy I did it (including my Accutane before and after pictures).

Accutane was a popular brand name for isotretinoin that is no longer available in the U.S. Other brands of prescription isotretinoin are still used, including Claravis, Absorica, Amnesteem and ...

Isotretinoin is indicated for nodular acne or severe acne that is unresponsive to conventional therapies. The usual dose is 0.5 to 1.0 mg/kg/day for 20 weeks, or a cumulative dose of 120 mg/kg. As ...

Although isotretinoin has been anecdotally linked to suicide, observational studies have had inconsistent results. In other studies, severe acne itself increased risks for distress and suicide.

Accutane itself isn’t actually sold in the U.S. anymore, and has since been replaced by different generic formulations of isotretinoin, explains Antaya. By removing the underlying mechanism of ...