Oral isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid), a synthetic analog of vitamin A, is a first-generation retinoid approved for the treatment of severe cases of acne vulgaris. Isotretinoin can only be used as second-line treatment for acne when appropriate response to systemic antibiotics,
Background: Saline, with its different concentrations, is the most used crystalloid solution in medicine. In dermatology, no large studies investigated the benefits of saline. The aim of this article is to review the different possible uses of saline in dermatology, in order to give final recommendations based on the literature review and our experience.
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