The Effect of Oral Isotretinoin Therapy on Meibomian Gland Characteristics in Patients with Acne Vulgaris.

Aleksandra ZakrzewskaMarta P Wiącek Sylwia Słuczanowska-Głąbowska Krzysztof Safranow Anna Machalińska

Published in: Ophthalmology and therapy (2023)

Isotretinoin therapy leads to increased ocular complaints related to lipid tear film component dysfunction. This is due to reversible changes in meibomian gland morphology and function observed during drug usage.

Keyphrases

stem cells
oxidative stress
drug induced
replacement therapy
bone marrow
hidradenitis suppurativa