The effects of isotretinoin therapy on serum homocysteine, folate and vitamin B12 levels in patients with acne: a meta-analysis and meta-regression

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The effects of isotretinoin therapy on serum homocysteine, folate and vitamin B12 levels in patients with acne: a meta-analysis and meta-regression

Tsai et al., 2020 | J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol | Meta Analysis

Citation

Tsai T-Y, Hsieh T-S, ... Huang Y-C. The effects of isotretinoin therapy on serum homocysteine, folate and vitamin B12 levels in patients with acne: a meta-analysis and meta-regression. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2020-Jan;34(1):e32-e34. doi:10.1111/jdv.15886

Abstract

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MeSH Terms

  • Acne Vulgaris
  • Folic Acid
  • Homocysteine
  • Humans
  • Isotretinoin
  • Vitamin B 12

Evidence Classification

  • Level: Meta Analysis
  • Publication Types: Letter, Meta-Analysis
  • Vertical: vitamin-b12

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