Isotretinoin effectively induces long-term remission of severe acne, but recurrence occurs in about 20% of patients, especially females and those with lower cumulative dosages.

Acne is very common, affecting 50 million Americans every year, and up to 95% experience residual scars. Though this therapy cannot completely remove scar tissue, it can dramatically improve ...

Of the 19,907 patients, 35% received a subsequent prescription acne treatment, with 22.5% receiving an oral medication; 8.2% were treated with a second course of isotretinoin.