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Severe Recalcitrant Nodular Acne

Severe recalcitrant nodular acne is a stubborn form of acne where deep, painful breakouts called cysts and nodules extend into the skin. Over-the-counter treatments cannot clear it.

Accutane

Isotretinoin

5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 30mg · 40mg

Isotretinoin capsules for severe acne. The skin becomes much more sensitive to sunlight during treatment.

From$0.45/ capsuleView

Accufine

Isotretinoin

30mg

Formulated to alleviate severe acne to target deep lesions and support long-term skin clearance.

From$1.25/ capsuleView

Isotroin

Isotretinoin

10mg · 20mg · 30mg

Intended to relieve severe recalcitrant acne to support epidermal resolution and target deep follicular swelling.

From$2.07/ capsuleView

Key points

  • Nodules are large hard lumps beneath the skin surface, while cysts are the most severe type of acne spot, appearing as large pus-filled lumps resembling boils.
  • Severe acne tends to produce many breakouts across the face, chest, and back, and may also appear along the jawline, neck, and sometimes the buttocks.
  • Severe acne generally requires a dermatologist’s care, and isotretinoin may be discussed if initial treatments do not clear it.

Medicines listed for Severe Recalcitrant Nodular Acne

The listed products contain Isotretinoin, a retinoid that targets the causes of acne. Accutane, Accufine and Isotroin are all available as capsules, with strengths spanning 5 mg to 40 mg across the three products.

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