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Compare ISOTRETINOIN (Isotretinoin) and TRETINOIN (Tretinoin) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Isotretinoin, Accutane, Absorica · Retinoid
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Tretinoin, Retin-A, Retina · Retinoid
How it works
12.1 Mechanism of Action Tretinoin induces cytodifferentiation and decreased proliferation of APL cells in culture and in vivo . In APL patients, tretinoin treatment produces an in...
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Based on 15 Reddit discussions
ISOTRETINOIN
27%
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15 threads
TRETINOIN
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15 Reddit threads analysed for ISOTRETINOIN
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Mixed
Comparison Threads
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Avg Post Score
3 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Good evening, We own and operate a state licensed body piercing facility. From a dermatologist perspective, we want to know which medications or skin conditions we should look for during our piercing client intake. Currently, we deny clients if we see these: \*Medications: Accutane/isot
First of many questions to come, apologies in advance. I’m a newer provider constantly trying to better myself. But yeah I’m curious what you guys do to screen for psoriatic arthritis. Our clinic is pretty high volume so not a lot of time. I typically ask about finger, knee, and heel pain, as well a
I'm aware that ["the use of oral isotretinoin for the treatment of acne may result in altered triglyceride, AST and ALT levels."](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22714752). But I still pine to lower my ALT level. On Jun. 20 2018, my dermatologist ordered a blood test, which was flawless. My (bas
Hey everyone, I’m a software engineer and I’ve been working on something for the acne community that I genuinely think could help a lot of people. I built a website and platform focused on making Accutane and isotretinoin treatment easier, simpler, and more affordable for people struggling with acne
I’m currently on 20mg isotretinoin (Accutane) and have been on it four around five months now. I’ve had eczema my entire life, but it has never gotten this severe. I apply Cetaphil moisturiser cream every night and morning, followed by 1% Dermaid. I occasionally take antihistamines such as Telfast t
Hey all. My husband has adult onset acne and it is brutal. He's been trying topicals from the dermatologist for months, including retinol and special face and body washes, and has seen virtually no improvement. He made an appointment but can't see his derm until December so in the meantime I'm aski
Hi fellow Redditors, I am struggling with psoriasis for the past 10 years and am only 22 years old. I have tried various treatments such as isotretinoin, ayurvedic, homeopathic medicine, etc., but nothing seems to work. My psoriasis only gets worse every winter. I was wondering if anyone has had exp
Hello! I'm developing a **mobile/web application** aimed at supporting Isoterinoin (Accutane) patients' progress and dermatologists throughout the treatment journey. Form link: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoSthUR3Wauv3Vlt8GVWsqL7oLe55KZ3wLvv5ZuoNir-7iUw/viewform?usp=sf\_link](https://
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Both ISOTRETINOIN and TRETINOIN belong to the Retinoid class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
ISOTRETINOIN carries 4 FDA warnings. TRETINOIN carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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