Posted by MB on July 13, 2002, at 16:11:20
In reply to Re: Accutane induced depression...different treatment?, posted by Shawn. T. on July 13, 2002, at 16:03:31
WOW, thanks for all the info and links. I will start reading them asap.
Peace,
MB
> Some various journal reports on Accutane induced depression:
> http://www4.infotrieve.com/search/databases/results.asp?presearch=1&dbname=M&query=%28Isotretinoin%29+and+depression
>
> Based on this
> http://www4.infotrieve.com/search/databases/detailsNew.asp?artID=17856575
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> I guessed collegenase has something to do with acne. See the left bar on the first page of
> http://www.cop.ufl.edu/vdis/bulletin/0199.PDF
>
> So collegenase reduction increases collagen.
> Perhaps the reduction of collegenase is more marked than the reduction of collagen with Accutane?
>
> On collagen and acne:
> http://www4.infotrieve.com/search/databases/detailsNew.asp?artID=698545
>
>
> Some more information (I fear that Accutane may affect enzymes which break down cholesterol and adrenal hormones):
> http://www4.infotrieve.com/search/databases/detailsNew.asp?artID=26457130
>
> For a potentially more effective treatment of acne, see
> http://www.biospecifics.com/collagenase_why.html
>
> As for treatment, I strongly suggest that you see a doctor about getting every single one of your adrenal hormone levels checked out. Too much or too little of any of these hormones will point to potentially effective treatments. I am also guessing that your HPA axis is disregulated; mention that to your doctor.
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