Clinical pearl: comedone extraction for persistent macrocomedones while on isotretinoin therapy

J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2011 Nov;4(11):20-1.

Abstract

In the past, the safety of performing procedures while patients are on isotretinoin has been questioned. Macrocomedones are traditionally resistant to treatment with isotretinoin alone. The authors present a technique that is safe to employ while patients are on isotretinoin to effectively eliminate macrocomedones without complication.