New study may deal final blow to acne drug Accutane
Friday, November 6, 2009 - 23:28
in Health & Medicine
The study bolstered evidence of a link between the drug, pulled from the market in June, and inflammatory bowel disease. No medication is as effective in treating severe cases of acne. Teenagers and young adults suffering from severe, scarring acne may ultimately lose the most effective treatment for the condition.
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