Decrease of insulin growth factor-1 as a novel mechanism for anti-androgen effect of isotretinoin and its reported association with depression in some cases

Feily, A.; Namazi, M.R.

Journal of drugs in dermatology JDD 10(7): 793-794

2011


ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616
PMID: 21720662
Document Number: 11919
Isotretinoin and its desirable effects have received tremendous attention in recent years by scientists. This article reviews the evidence that decrease of insulin growth factor-1 is implicated as a novel mechanism of anti androgenic effect and its reported association with depression in some cases.

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Decrease of insulin growth factor-1 as a novel mechanism for anti-androgen effect of isotretinoin and its reported association with depression in some cases