“Those with moderate to severe cystic acne or acne that hasn’t responded to other treatments may benefit from isotretinoin, also known as Accutane, a derivative of vitamin A,” Husain said.

and an Associate Professor, Sector of Dermatology, HUPE/UERJ and School ofMedicine, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Severe cystic acne in a male adolescent ...

Ashlee Crumpton, 27, spoke to Newsweek about her hellish journey, which has been praised by New York-based dermatologist Dr. Hannah Kopelman.