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Derm Group Backs Isotretinoin

By melissa | Published: December 1, 2010

(MedPage Today) -- Evidence of increased risk for suicide and inflammatory bowel disease in patients treated with isotretinoin is not strong enough for physicians to stop prescribing the drug to treat severe acne, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily!

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Having severe acne may increase suicide risk, study suggests

By akin | Published: November 14, 2010

Individuals who suffer from severe acne are at an increased risk of attempting suicide, a new study suggests. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

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Having Severe Acne May Increase Suicide Risk

By akin | Published: November 13, 2010

Individuals who suffer from severe acne are at an increased risk of attempting suicide, according to a paper published on bmj.com today. The study also finds that an additional risk may be present during and up to one year after treatment with isotretinoin, a commonly prescribed drug for severe acne. However, the authors stress that this additional risk is most likely due to the acne itself, rather than the drug treatment.

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Severe acne may increase suicide risk

By melissa | Published: November 13, 2010

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov.

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Severe acne needs suicide risk checks: study

By jorge | Published: November 12, 2010

People receiving treatment for severe acne should be monitored for increased risk of attempting suicide, but it's unclear whether that is caused by the condition or the drug, a new study says. (Source: CBC | Health)

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No link between treatment with vitamin A analogs and fracture

By | Published: May 20, 2010

Patients treated for acne or psoriasis with systemic or topical vitamin A analogs isotretinoin or acitretin are not at increased risk for fracture, report researchers (Source: MedWire News - Dermatology)

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Dermatologic Use of Retinoid Drugs Not Linked to Increased Fracture Risk

By melissa | Published: May 20, 2010

A case-control study shows that patients treated for acne, psoriasis, or another skin condition with vitamin A analogues are not at increased risk for fracture. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

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TNFÎ± gene polymorphisms in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris

By melissa | Published: April 12, 2010

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