What is isotretinoin gel used for?

Applying isotretinoin to the areas of your skin with acne will help to unblock pores and treat blackheads or whiteheads. It also has some effect on reducing inflammation. If your spots are inflamed, you may be prescribed a brand called Isotrexin® as this gel also contains an antibacterial agent called erythromycin.

What are sotret capsules used for?

This medication is used to treat severe cystic acne (also known as nodular acne) that has not responded to other treatment (such as benzoyl peroxide or clindamycin applied to the skin or tetracycline or minocycline taken by mouth). It belongs to a class of drugs known as retinoids.

Is isotretinoin gel effective?

The isotretinoin 0.05% gel proved to be statistically more effective than vehicle in reducing inflammatory lesions after 5 weeks and in reducing noninflammatory lesions and acne severity grade after 8 weeks. Except for two patients who dropped out because of irritation, isotretinoin 0.05% gel was well tolerated.

Does sotret cause more acne?

Your acne may get worse when you first start taking Sotret. This should last only a short while. Talk with your doctor if this is a problem for you. You must return to your doctor as directed to make sure you don’t have signs of serious side effects.

How long does isotretinoin gel take to work?

Isotretinoin also helps reduce inflammation in the skin. It may take six to eight weeks of treatment before definite beneficial effects on the skin can be seen, but you may need to keep using the gel for several months for your acne to fully clear up.

Can isotretinoin affect sleep?

Conclusions: This study suggests that isotretinoin treatment slightly improves night-time sleep without any effects on sleep stages and daytime sleepiness.

Does isotretinoin cause hair loss?

Hair loss, which can include a reduction in hair count and hair density, is an undesirable side effect of isotretinoin treatment. A 2013 study showed that this hair loss was temporary, although hair thinning may continue after treatment has stopped.