That’s when Dr. Rabach recommended Accutane. It’s actually the generic drug isotretinoin, but still commonly referred to by the former brand name, Accutane. And boy, did I have mixed feelings.

Technically speaking, Accutane was a brand name (which is no longer manufactured) for an acne drug called isotretinoin, a ...

In a previous column, I discussed some common medications that can cause or worsen dry skin. In this column, we’ll look at ...