Citation

Schrom K, Nagy T, Mostow E. J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 2016; 75(1): 237-239.

Affiliation

Northeast Ohio Medical University, Rootstown, Ohio; Akron Dermatology, Akron, Ohio.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jaad.2016.02.1148

PMID

27317530

Abstract

Isotretinoin is used to treat severe and recalcitrant acne. Possible side effects include depression, suicide, and suicidal ideation; however, other studies suggest isotretinoin may improve mood and quality of life. Although iPLEDGE consenting warns about the risk of depression and suicidal ideation, there is no recommendation for screening tools. The patient health questionnaire-2 and the patient health questionnaire-9 are validated instruments that enable dermatologists to efficiently screen for depression before and after isotretinoin is initiated.

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