Roaccutane

Friday, April 10th, 2009 at 8:15 pm

Roaccutane capsules contain isotretinoin as the active ingredient. This ingredient belongs to a group of medicines referred to as retinoids which are derivatives of vitamin A. Acne is as a result of excessive production of sebum by the sebaceous glands of the skin. The sebum blocks the sebaceous glands and this in turn stops the natural oil from flowing freely. This eventually leads to accumulation of oils beneath the skin creating a conducive environment for bacteria to thrive. buying pills online The bacteria feed on the sebum and they start producing waste products and fatty acids that irritate the sebaceous glands making them inflamed.

Isotretinoin which is the active ingredient in roaccutane normally works by decreasing the size and the activities of the sebaceous glands. This results in the reduction of the production of sebum. The accumulation of oils is stopped and this helps to heal the disease. It also helps to reduce skin inflammation.

Isotretinoin is normally reserved for severe acne. It is used to treat nodular acne or in cases where there is a risk of permanent scarring. It is also used in cases where other standard treatments such as oral antibiotics and topical medicines have been ineffective against the disease.

This drug has serious side effects and must therefore be used under the supervision of a dermatologist. Roaccutane should not be taken during pregnancy because it can cause birth defects such as malformations of a developing fetus. It is also likely to make your skin and lips very dry and therefore, it is recommended that you use a moisturizer or lip balm at the start of treatment.