Potential Effects of Oral Isotretinoin on Growth Plate and Height

Potential Effects of Oral Isotretinoin on Growth Plate and Height

Longitudinal growth and puberty are the result of a complex interaction of genetic, hormonal, nutritional, and environmental factors. Acne vulgaris is a chronic disease of the pilosebaceous unit that affects 85% of adolescents worldwide. Isotretinoin is a synthetic vitamin A derivative drug effectiv...

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Main Authors: Adriane A. Cardoso-Demartini, Cesar Luiz Boguszewski, Margaret C. S. Boguszewski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Endocrines
Subjects:
isotretinoin
acne
vitamin A
retinoid
growth
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-396X/4/2/23

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