Isotretinoin

"Isotretinoin" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

MeSH information

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A topical dermatologic agent that is used in the treatment of ACNE VULGARIS and several other skin diseases. The drug has teratogenic and other adverse effects.

Descriptor ID

D015474

MeSH Number(s)

D02.455.326.271.665.202.495.325

D02.455.426.392.368.367.379.249.700.325

D02.455.849.131.495.325

D23.767.261.700.325

Concept/Terms

Isotretinoin Zinc Salt, 13-cis-Isomer

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Chemicals and Drugs [D]
Organic Chemicals [D02]
Hydrocarbons [D02.455]
Hydrocarbons, Acyclic [D02.455.326]
Alkenes [D02.455.326.271]
Polyenes [D02.455.326.271.665]
Carotenoids [D02.455.326.271.665.202]
Retinoids [D02.455.326.271.665.202.495]
Isotretinoin [D02.455.326.271.665.202.495.325]
Hydrocarbons, Cyclic [D02.455.426]
Hydrocarbons, Alicyclic [D02.455.426.392]
Cycloparaffins [D02.455.426.392.368]
Cyclohexanes [D02.455.426.392.368.367]
Cyclohexenes [D02.455.426.392.368.367.379]
Carotenoids [D02.455.426.392.368.367.379.249]
Retinoids [D02.455.426.392.368.367.379.249.700]
Isotretinoin [D02.455.426.392.368.367.379.249.700.325]
Terpenes [D02.455.849]
Carotenoids [D02.455.849.131]
Retinoids [D02.455.849.131.495]
Isotretinoin [D02.455.849.131.495.325]
Biological Factors [D23]
Pigments, Biological [D23.767]
Carotenoids [D23.767.261]
Retinoids [D23.767.261.700]
Isotretinoin [D23.767.261.700.325]

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publications

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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Isotretinoin" by people in Harvard Catalyst Profiles by year, and whether "Isotretinoin" was a major or minor topic of these publication.

Bar chart showing 69 publications over 25 distinct years, with a maximum of 9 publications in 2020

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1994	0	1	1
1996	1	0	1
1998	1	0	1
1999	2	1	3
2000	2	0	2
2001	3	0	3
2003	0	2	2
2005	2	0	2
2006	0	3	3
2008	0	1	1
2009	2	0	2
2010	0	2	2
2011	0	1	1
2012	0	1	1
2013	1	0	1
2014	2	0	2
2016	0	1	1
2017	3	1	4
2018	0	3	3
2019	5	3	8
2020	6	3	9
2021	1	2	3
2022	0	4	4
2023	0	8	8
2024	0	1	1

Below are the most recent publications written about "Isotretinoin" by people in Profiles.

Practice and attitude of general practitioners towards initiating isotretinoin for acne vulgaris in Fars province, Iran: cross-sectional study. BMC Prim Care. 2024 01 13; 25(1):27.

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Isotretinoin for Treatment of Acne. JAMA Dermatol. 2023 12 01; 159(12):1403.

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The role of oral nutraceuticals as adjunctive therapy to reduce side effects from isotretinoin: A systematic review. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2024 Mar; 90(3):612-615.

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Isotretinoin exposure does not appear to be associated with risk of adverse male sexual health outcomes in acne patients. Int J Dermatol. 2024 Feb; 63(2):e54-e57.

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From Breakouts to Bargains: Strategies for Patient-Centered, Cost-effective Acne Care. Cutis. 2023 Aug; 112(2):E24-E29.

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Gender disparities in isotretinoin prescribing patterns for pediatric patients before and during practice changes introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Pediatr Dermatol. 2023 Sep-Oct; 40(5):869-872.

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Clinical and histological features and treatment outcomes of patients with Morbihan disease: a systematic review. Arch Dermatol Res. 2023 Oct; 315(8):2427-2429.

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Isotretinoin use for acne is not associated with an increased risk of migraine, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, or neuropathy: A matched, retrospective cohort study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 06; 88(6):1390-1392.

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A propensity score matched cohort study identifying an association of acne, but not oral antibiotic or isotretinoin use, with risk of incident inflammatory bowel disease. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023 04; 88(4):841-847.

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Isotretinoin Laboratory Monitoring in Acne Treatment: A Delphi Consensus Study. JAMA Dermatol. 2022 08 01; 158(8):942-948.

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