“Nodules and cysts are more severe types of acne. They tend to be deep and painful and often measure more than one centimetre. They usually last for weeks rather than a few days and may result ...

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Postpartum acne is acne that appears after you have given birth. It happens because ...

Isotretinoin is indicated for nodular acne or severe acne that is unresponsive to conventional therapies. The usual dose is 0.5 to 1.0 mg/kg/day for 20 weeks, or a cumulative dose of 120 mg/kg.

Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol. 2010;13(4):563-580. Currently, isotretinoin is only licensed for the treatment of severe acne. However, in recent years, dermatologists have expanded their indications ...