Strong retinoid for rosacea.
Isotretinoin is a type of retinoid, very similar to vitamin A, used for severe skin conditions like acne and rosacea. When other treatments haven’t worked, Isotretinoin can be used under the supervision of a dermatologist (skin specialist).
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Isotretinoin is a potent medication used off-label to treat rosacea, a skin condition that causes redness and bumps on the face. It helps to improve your symptoms by reducing inflammation, and it’s particularly effective for severe cases — especially when paired with a corticosteroid.
It’s derived from Vitamin A, making it a type of treatment called a retinoid, which are usually only used when antibiotics or other treatments haven’t worked. It's also important to use effective birth control when using Isotretinoin because it can cause serious birth defects to your unborn child. Partially for this reason, treatment with Isotretinoin has to be supervised carefully by a dermatologist.
Isotretinoin is a form of tretinoin (a medication used for acne), which works for rosacea by reducing the redness and bumps on your face. It helps to control the condition by shrinking the oil glands in the skin and decreasing the inflammation which causes redness. This leads to fewer breakouts and an overall improvement in the appearance of the skin. It might take some time to see the full effects, but isotretinoin can be very effective in treating rosacea when used as directed by a doctor.
Isotretinoin comes in three strengths: 5mg, 10mg and 20mg. The 5mg capsules are faint pink or cream coloured, the 10mg capsules are light pink, whereas the 20mg capsules are a reddish-orange colour.
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To take Isotretinoin:
When you first start taking oral Isotretinoin, it may seem like your skin condition has worsened, but it should start to improve between a week and ten days after. Usually you’ll only need one course of treatment, which can last between 16 and 24 weeks depending on the severity of your symptoms.
Isotretinoin has been researched since the 1980s, and has been proven to be highly effective at treating rosacea. In one study that looked at how well it worked for severe rosacea, a 20-week course of oral isotretinoin was found to be highly effective. Researchers think that it works by reducing blood flow to the face and decreasing the size of sebaceous glands.
If you accidentally take too many capsules, or someone else takes your medicine, seek urgent medical attention immediately.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue as usual. Don't take a double dose to make up for a forgotten one.
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When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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Medicines: Isotretinoin Capsules: Common Questions. nhs.uk
Patient information leaflet: Isotretinoin. emc.
Use of Oral Isotretinoin in the Management of Rosacea. The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 4(9), 54-61.
Is there an association between isotretinoin therapy and adverse mood changes? A prospective study in a cohort of acne patients. J Dermatolog Treat. 2019 Dec;30(8):796-801.
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Rosacea: Here are some other options.
Slow-release capsule that you only need to take once a day to manage symptoms.
Antibiotic that kills bacteria and reduces inflammation. Branded treatment for rosacea.
Cream or gel that reduces inflammation and redness when it's used twice a day.
Cream that contains ivermectin, an anti-inflammatory that tackles rosacea symptoms.
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