916 Acne, Skin & Wellness is an acne clinic in Northern California. We successfully treat acne without the use of prescription medications, and offer a long distance program for those throughout the U.S.. On average, our patients get clear in 3 to 4 months.
ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027
What is Isotretinoin?
Isotretinoin ((13cis)-retinoic acid)) is a derivative of vitamin A, commonly known as Accutane, or generically Asmnesteem, Claravis, and Sotret.
How Does Isotretinoin (Accutane) Work:
Isotretinoin impedes cellular reproduction (cell growth) and oil-gland function. Isotretinoin also depletes the body's water-holding molecules, which help lubricate and protect tissue in the skin, scalp, eyes and joints.
What You Should Know About Isotretinoin:
Isotretinoin (Accutane) is FDA approved to treat severe, nodular acne that has not been helped by other treatments, including antibiotics. Although it is commonly prescribed to treat less severe acne, including mild acne, it is NOT FDA approved for this purpose.
Isotretinoin may cause serious mental health problem including depression, psychosis, and suicide. In an effort to regulate teratogenicity and reduce fetal malformation, the FDA has implemented a program called iPLEDGE™ to restrict the distribution of Isotretinoin. Isotretinoin must only be prescribed by those registered and activated with the iPLEDGE program. Isotretinoin must only be dispensed by a pharmacy registered and activated with iPLEDGE, and must only be dispensed to patients who are registered and meet all the requirements of iPLEDGE.
For more information on Isotretinoin, view the Medication Guide at: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm085729.htm scroll down and click on Accutane.
ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027
What is Isotretinoin?
Isotretinoin ((13cis)-retinoic acid)) is a derivative of vitamin A, commonly known as Accutane, or generically Asmnesteem, Claravis, and Sotret.
How Does Isotretinoin (Accutane) Work:
Isotretinoin impedes cellular reproduction (cell growth) and oil-gland function. Isotretinoin also depletes the body's water-holding molecules, which help lubricate and protect tissue in the skin, scalp, eyes and joints.
What You Should Know About Isotretinoin:
Isotretinoin (Accutane) is FDA approved to treat severe, nodular acne that has not been helped by other treatments, including antibiotics. Although it is commonly prescribed to treat less severe acne, including mild acne, it is NOT FDA approved for this purpose.
Isotretinoin may cause serious mental health problem including depression, psychosis, and suicide. In an effort to regulate teratogenicity and reduce fetal malformation, the FDA has implemented a program called iPLEDGE™ to restrict the distribution of Isotretinoin. Isotretinoin must only be prescribed by those registered and activated with the iPLEDGE program. Isotretinoin must only be dispensed by a pharmacy registered and activated with iPLEDGE, and must only be dispensed to patients who are registered and meet all the requirements of iPLEDGE.
For more information on Isotretinoin, view the Medication Guide at: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm085729.htm scroll down and click on Accutane.
