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Accutane & Homocysteine: The Impact on the Estrogen Receptor
When reviewing the diverse range of the adverse responses experienced by patients treated with Accutane, one in particular stands out for it’s broad detrimental effects on general health. Accutane can trigger an increase in a particular amino acid called homocysteine. [1] Homocysteine is a byproduct of an essential process known as the methionine cycle. Simply put, methionine is a building block for producing proteins, functioning as an antioxidant, and maintaining…
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Quick Read: The Cause of The ‘Accutane Nose Job’
Introduction Whilst Accutane has been found to be a potent treatment for severe cystic acne, some patients find the cosmetic effects aren’t just skin deep. The so called ‘Accutane nose job’ is the observation that following treatment the retinoid, their nose is noticeably smaller than before the treatment. Despite the abundance of anecdotal evidence available on social media, there’s relatively little evidence in the clinical literature to substantiate this curious…
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PPAR: The Link Between The Gut, Allopregnanolone And The Brain
Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPARs) are a group of nuclear receptor proteins that function as transcription factors to regulate metabolic health. There are three types of PPARs: alpha, gamma and delta. When bound to by fatty acids (such as prostaglandins) influence processes such as fat burning, lipid storage and glucose metabolism. [1] Among the long list of side effects of Accutane, at the top of the list of immediate concern is…
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Quick read: Did Accutane really make you shorter?
[Note to reader: This Quick Read adaptation simplifies the original, more detailed article by using less technical language. For the full article, please click here.] Having clear skin could be a great boost to your confidence, but is it worth sacrificing potential height for? The evidence for Accutane’s effects on the musculoskeletal system is extensive. In fact, as many half the patients treated with Accutane report experiencing back pain. [1]…
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Why Accutane Can Cause Joint Pain and Stunted Growth
Introduction Having clear skin could be a great boost to your confidence, but is it worth sacrificing potential height for? The evidence for Accutane’s effects on the musculoskeletal system is extensive. In fact, as many half of patients treated with Accutane report experiencing back pain. Whilst prescribers might be inclined to dismiss skeletal pain as just another pesky side effect, it’s happening for legitimate reasons. Studies have found that retinoic…
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