Mood changes, depression and suicide risk during isotretinoin treatment: a prospective study

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Abstract

We did not find any depressive symptoms or suicide risk caused by isotretinoin. On the contrary, a statistically significant improvement of BDI-II scores was found. In our opinion, patients have to be informed about the risk of depression but emphasizing the fact that it is very rare.

Topics & Keywords

Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects Retinoids in leukemia and cellular processes Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Dermatology

Volume 52, Issue 2, pp. 163-168

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2011.05334.x

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