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Monitoring Liver Function During Isotretinoin Therapy

Safety Monitoring

  • In patients treated with isotretinoin, abnormal liver‑function test results are observed in roughly 0.8 % to 10.4 % of cases, supporting routine LFT monitoring throughout therapy (American Academy of Dermatology) 1, 2

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guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris. [LINK]

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2024

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guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris. [LINK]

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2024