The vast majority of us only have a very mild form of acne but there are some who have it bad and, thankfully, Roacutan is there to help. Used primarily in the treatment of severe cystic acne vulgaris and acne rosacea, there are many doctors who militate for its usage in more severe cases of acne. And up until now it has proven to be very successful in the battle against these forms of skin disease.
Although it is mostly used today as an anti-acne agent, Isotretinoin, the more commonly known name of this medication, was first developed in the early 1980s as a means to counter brain or pancreatic cancers, due to its ability to kill dividing cells rapidly. Of course, this substance is still in use in treating the above mentioned ailments, as well as other diseases.
Back on topic, Roacutan can only be prescribed by or under strict supervision of a dermatologist, because of its potency. Under the wrong circumstances it can have serious side effects. So only use it after a doctor has prescribed it.
The exact way it works is not entirely understood, but it is known to have a decreasing effect on the output of sebum and on several other factors, which give its high efficiency in treating severe cases of acne. The treatment consists of orally administrated capsules over a time span of 4 to 6 months. The dosage is based on the weight of the patient and on how severe the condition is. Usually, the dose is calculated like this: 0.5 mg/ kg /day and it can go up to 2 mg/ kg /day. If the case is really bad, the initial treatment can last up to 9 months.
Statistics show that almost all of the patients treated with Roacutan get cured of acne. 40 % get cured completely after the initial treatment and 40% show a significant withdraw of the disease up to the point where more conventional medications can take over. The remaining 20 % need to take an additional treatment course, but the chances of recovery increase with every course taken.
So there you have it. If you are suffering from acne, tried everything there is on the market and even homemade acne curing potions and still haven’t got rid of it, this is your chance. Go quickly to a dermatologist and get a prescription for Roacutan and all your troubles will be history.