Background: Isotretinoin, a teratogen, is widely used to treat cystic acne. Although the risks
of pregnancy during isotretinoin therapy are well recognized, there are doubts about the …

Background Isotretinoin is effective in treating severe acne, but it is also teratogenic. To
minimize pregnancies among exposed women, the manufacturer, together with the US Food …

Background: Isotretinoin is very effective in the treatment of severe acne. However, because
of the teratogenic properties of this agent an isotretinoin Pregnancy Prevention Programme …

Objective. We aimed to study the pregnancy outcomes of women exposed to isotretinoin and
to identify the factors influencing their decision to request an abortion. Methods. The study …

Isotretinoin has revolutionized the treatment of severe acne vulgaris, a condition which if left
untreated may result in significant socio‐psychological implications for those affected …

What is already known about this subject• As of now, no population‐based data exist on the
incidence of pregnancy, elective abortions, and birth defects while on isotretinoin.• From …

We sought to describe demographic characteristics of and pattern of contraception use by
Canadian women prescribed synthetic retinoids who voluntarily contacted the Motherisk …

Purpose The major concern associated with isotretinoin treatment is its high teratogenic
potential. Therefore, ensuring use of contraception while on therapy is an important strategy …

Background: Exposure to isotretinoin during pregnancy is associated with a high risk of
major fetal malformations. Objective: Our purpose was to determine the reasons for and …

BACKGROUND: Isotretinoin is a known teratogen. Pregnancy prevention programs aimed at
minimizing isotretinoin exposure in pregnancy have been implemented in North America …