Background and Objectives: Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological
disorders among adolescents and adults in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Isotretinoin …

Background. Despite being the first‐line treatment for severe or moderate acne, isotretinoin
has several serious side effects that necessitate the evaluation of patients' knowledge about …

A validated self-reported questionnaire was used to evaluate pharmacists' knowledge about
isotretinoin and their awareness of isotretinoin dispensing practice. The majority were not …

(1) Background: Isotretinoin (ISO) is a systemic retinoid known for its teratogenic effects on
embryos and fetuses. The aim of this study was to compare the pregnancy outcomes of …

Aims: To determine the prevalence of using prescribed and unprescribed Isotretinoin and to
assess knowledge of its adverse effects among females in Riyadh, SA. Study design: cross …

Background: Acne is a common inflammatory skin condition, having a significant impact on
quality of life especially in females and hence timely and appropriate treatment can make a …

Background: Oral isotretinoin (Roaccutane) is one of the most effective treatments for severe
acne. However, it displays significant side effects such as teratogenicity and psychological …

Retinoids, as structural and functional analogs of vitamin A, exhibit a diverse array of effects
on cellular differentiation, proliferation, the immune system, and embryonic development …

Background: Vitamin A (all-trans-retinol) derivatives are collectively referred to as retinoids. It
is FDA approved to treat acne. We aimed to assess the prevalence, knowledge, attitude, and …