The effect of isotretinoin on the development of depression in patients after anti-acne treatment

• Main Authors: Michał Paprocki (Author), Anna Mataczyńska (Author), Jakub Paprocki (Author), Maria Nowakowska (Author), Klaudia Arciszewska (Author), Mateusz Dobosz (Author), Jakub Maciej Pieniążek (Author), Aleksandra Padkowska (Author), Anna Szpernalowska (Author), Jakub Buczkowski (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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This paper reviews the existing scientific literature on the relationship between isotretinoin, a vitamin A derivative used to treat severe acne, and the development of depression in patients undergoing treatment. Isotretinoin is highly effective for cases of treatment-resistant acne due to its anti...