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Acne vs Isotretinoin - What's the difference?

acne | isotretinoin |

As nouns the difference between acne and isotretinoin

is that acne is a skin condition, usually of the face, that is common in adolescents. It is characterised by red pimples, and is caused by the inflammation of sebaceous glands through bacterial infection while isotretinoin is a medication used in the treatment of acne and cancer.

acne

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (pathology) A skin condition, usually of the face, that is common in adolescents. It is characterised by red pimples, and is caused by the inflammation of sebaceous glands through bacterial infection.
  • A pattern of blemishes in an area of skin resulting from the skin condition.

    • Derived terms

    * acned * acne rosacea * acne vulgaris

    Derived terms

    * bacne

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    isotretinoin

    English

    Noun

    (-) (wikipedia isotretinoin)
  • (pharmacology) A medication used in the treatment of acne and cancer.