Although my acne did improve, I knew it could be better, because I once had clear skin. That’s when Dr. Rabach recommended Accutane. It’s actually the generic drug isotretinoin, but still ...

The development of Accutane began in the late 20th century as researchers sought effective treatments for severe acne.

The iPLEDGE program is a risk management system mandated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent fetal exposure to isotretinoin, a medication used for severe acne that doesn’t respond to ...

The medication's acne-fighting benefits have been backed by science for decades, but it’s important to be aware of a few ...

So in terms of in-office treatments ... So isotretinoin, or Accutane, is pretty much the closest thing we have to a cure for acne. But it's really not a one-size-fits-all treatment.

A retrospective study found that women who took a GLP-1 drug for obesity were more likely to be diagnosed with acne vulgaris ...

Other medications such as accutane (an oral retinoid) or spironolactone (a hormonal medication) work by regulating internal processes that contribute to the formation of acne, says Green.