Medication

Isotretinoin

Also sold as: Accutane, Claravis, Absorica, Amnesteem, Myorisan, Zenatane

SYSTEMIC-RETINOID

Powerful oral retinoid used for severe acne. Causes systemic skin thinning and photosensitivity, so most topical retinoids and exfoliants should be paused during treatment.

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HIGH — 1 ingredient

Avoid — known to conflict

Retinol
Do not combine topical retinoids with isotretinoin.
What to do: Stop all topical retinoids for the duration of treatment.
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