Drugs Against Acne Diverted From Their Use on Social Networks, Ansm Warns About "Serious Risks"

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On social networks, many Internet users encourage the use of isotretinoin for aesthetic purposes, in particular to refine the nose. Not only are these treatments not effective for this, but they also present "serious risks" when used out of their authorised use, warns the ANSM. The health agency evokes psychiatric and liver risks, but also fetal malformations in pregnant women. - Drugs against acne diverted from their use on social networks, the…

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In recent months, messages on the networks have been promoting isotretinoin-based medicines, such as Roaccutane, which, according to rumours, would allow to refine its nose. However, these treatments are reserved for severe forms of acne and are not without danger, the ANSM recalls.

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Refused by Kendall Jenner, the rumour that isotretinoin would refine the nose can lead to "serious side effects", alerting the drug agency.

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The French drug safety agency (ANSM) alerted Thursday about the "serious risks" related to the misuse of isotretinoin for aesthetic purposes, promoted on social networks while these drugs are reserved...

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Publications on TikTok encourage you to take isotretinoin-based medicines -Roaccutane, Contracne, Curacne... - to have a finer nose. The authorities recall that it is very dangerous to use them for aesthetic purposes.

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The French drug safety agency (ANSM) alerted Thursday about the "serious risks" related to the misuse of isotretinoin for aesthetic purposes, promoted on social networks while these drugs have been...