Oral side effects of isotretinoin chronic intake.
Isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid) is a retinoid that has been used for the past 20 years to treat a variety of dermatologic conditions. It is beneficial in many skin conditions, although its side effects and toxicity require careful monitoring by physicians and other health professionals, among them, dentists, who should be prepared to manage an adverse occurrence. In this paper, the oral side effects of isotretinoin are described; and some of them are illustrated.
Rodrigues
Moacyr T V
MT
Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Albuquerque
Danielle F
DF
Capelozza
Ana Lúcia A
AL
Faria
Flávio A C
FA
Santos
Carlos F
CF
D002613:Cheilitis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000187:drug effects
D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D015474:Isotretinoin