No Evidence for Increased Anxiety in Acne Patients Treated with Isotretinoin

Abstract

Acne is associated with social and psychological problems such as depression and anxiety.^1,2 Isotretinoin is the most effective treatment for recalcitrant nodulocystic acne. However, the possible induction of depressive symptoms by isotretinoin as an acne treatment was first reported in 1983.³ The relationship between isotretinoin treatment for acne and depression is still controversial.

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