%A Bubna, Aditya %T Isotretinoin: In acne and beyond – An overview %9 Review Article %D 2020 %J Indian Journal of Drugs in Dermatology %R 10.4103/ijdd.ijdd_11_19 %P 59-69 %V 6 %N 2 %U https://www.ijdd.in/article.asp?issn=2455-3972;year=2020;volume=6;issue=2;spage=59;epage=69;aulast=Bubna %8 July 1, 2020 %X Isotretinoin (ISO) has proven to be an extremely valuable drug for all dermatologists. Since its approval in 1982 by the US Food and Drug Administration for nodulocystic acne, it still remains the gold standard drug for the above indication till date, facing no competition from its contemporaries. Along with the treatment of nodulocystic acne, ISO has proved valuable in several other dermatoses as well. Further, even for treating acne, there have been a number of modifications as far as the prescription of ISO is concerned. This review will briefly highlight the various aspects of isotretinoin for acne and other cutaneous disorders. %0 Journal Article %I Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications %@ 2455-3972