Showing posts with label Generic Accutane. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Generic Accutane. Show all posts

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Generic Accutane fights acne for real

What is Accutane?
Generic Accutane treatment, often referred to as Isotretinoin, is a natural extract of Vitamin A, called retinal acid.  Several studies, including studies reviewed by the FDA, show that retinal acid reduces the oil glands in the skin, a major contributor to chronic acne.  Retinal acid also contains anti-inflammatory properties that lessen reddening and infections around the skin pores.  Since its introduction in 1982 millions of teenagers have used it to prevent acne, blackheads, and excessive oiliness.
Generic Accutane is essentially the same formula.  It contains roughly the same formula, is available online or through medical prescription, and is available for adults and teenagers. With today's worsening economy, many are choosing the generic formula over the brand prescription.  It generally clears up acne within weeks, with permanent relief in four to five months.


History of Accutane
Vitamin A was first used to fight acne in 1930.  Since then, companies have developed too many varieties of vitamin A to count, including isotretinoin and consequently Accutane.  Accutane was officially introduced by Hoffman-La Roche in 1982.  Since then, they have outsold every other major acne treatment, even though it is recognized as being only for those with severe cases of acne, because when compared to otherwise toxic levels of vitamin A in its original form, Accutane actually causes fewer side effects ironically enough.