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Oral Acne Medications

For stubborn cases of acne, your dermatologist may decide an oral acne medication is needed. Get more information about oral medications used to treat acne, how they work, possible side effects, and how to get the most from your acne treatments.
Are There Any Alternatives to Accutane?
Now that Accutane is no longer on the market, are there any alternative treatments for those with severe inflammatory acne? Is there any medication you can take instead of Accutane? Learn about alternative treatments available now that Accutane is no longer an option.
Why Did They Stop Selling Accutane
Roche has stopped selling the popular acne drug Accutane. Why did they stop selling Accutane? What are your acne treatment options now that Accutane is no longer sold?
Treating Acne with Oral Antibiotics
For acne, antibiotics have been the go-to treatments for many years. If you're battling acne antibiotics may be the way to go. But they aren't for everyone, especially since antibiotic resistance is on the rise. Learn more about the oral antibiotics used to treat acne, and get some tips to help you get the most from your oral antibiotic acne treatments.
Should I Buy Accutane Online?
I found a website that sells Accutane online. It's inexpensive, and I don't even need a prescription! It sounds like an easy way to get Accutane. Should I buy Accutane online?
Treatments for Severe Acne
Learn about the systemic medications available for treating severe acne and cystic acne.
All About Accutane
Are you thinking about starting Accutane treatment for your acne? Before you jump into treatment, get a good understanding of how Accutane works, its possible side effects, and iPledge requirements for isotreintoin use.
Accutane Profile
Learn more about Accutane (isotretinoin), its effectiveness, how it works, and if Accutane (isotretinoin) might be right for you.
Accutane Side Effects
Accutane is the closest thing we have to an acne "cure." But it does come with a host of possible side effects. Do you know what they are?
Depression as a Side Effect of Accutane
Accutane, the powerful acne treatment medication, has many side effects, including increased risk of depression, psychosis, and suicidal behavior. Learn more about the psychiatric side effects of Accutane.
What is iPledge?
If you take Accutane, Claravis, Sotret or Amnesteem, you will be required to enroll in the iPledge. Learn more about this program, and how it works to protect you.
iPledge Requirements for Men and Women Who Can't Get Pregnant
Anyone taking must be enrolled in, and meet certain requirements of, the iPledge program. Learn the requirements for men and women who can't get pregnant.
iPledge Requirements for Women Who Can Get Pregnant
Enrollment in the iPledge program is required for all people taking isotretinoin. Learn the requirements for women who can get pregnant.
Oral Contraceptives
Do birth control pills really help clear acne? Learn more about how and why oral contraceptives are used in the treatment of acne.
Treating Acne with Spironolactone
Spironolactone is an acne treatment for hormonal breakouts. Learn more about this acne treatment medication, its side effects, and if spironolactone may be the right acne treatment for your hormonal acne.
Oral Antibiotics for Acne
An overview of the most common oral antibiotics used to treat acne, including side effects. From About.com's Guide to Dermatology.
The Power of Accutane
Plenty of information regarding how Accutane (isotretinoin) works and its side effects. Compiled by About.com's Guide to Pediatrics.

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