Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Polat I

Publications

• Case Report
  Bilateral Anotia with Exposure to Retinoic Acid during Pregnancy
  Author(s): Atis A, Acar D, Talmac M, Polat I, Yilmaz E and Gedikbasi AAtis A, Acar D, Talmac M, Polat I, Yilmaz E and Gedikbasi A
  
  Isotretinoin (13-cis retinoic acid) is the most potent known inhibitor of sebum production and is by far one of the most effective antiacne medications for the treatment of severe and scarring acne, but it has been shown to be teratogenic when used during pregnancy. The risk of malformations in the population is 3-5%, but it has been reported to increase to almost 30% in women exposed to isotretinoin. .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7920.1000353

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