Effect of Systemic Isotretinoin on Serum Irisin Level in Acne Vulgaris Patients
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Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2024-01-01
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Summary
Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting the pilosebaceous unit. It is
clinically characterized by comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, cysts and scarring on the
face and trunk.
The severity of the disease ranges from mild comedonal acne to severe nodulocystic acne which
can be permanently disfiguring.In addition to the physical lesions, the disease can have a
profound psychologic impact, contributing to low self-esteem, depression and anxiety.In
addition to the physical lesions, the disease can have a profound psychologic impact,
contributing to low self-esteem, depression and anxiety.