新研究:你的脸上爱长痘?马上要有新的疗法了( 五 )

Today, one of the best treatments available for severe acne is isotretinoin (often known under the brand name Accutane), which works by reducing the amount of oil our skin produces.

如今 , 治疗严重痘症的最有效疗法是异维甲酸(通常直接用品牌名Accutane指代) , 它的作用机制是减少我们皮肤分泌的油脂 。

But while this drug can be helpful to some, it doesn't work on every type of acne, and can come with some gnarly side effects, such as fatigue, dizziness, dry and scaly skin, joint pain, and even birth defects.

但是 , 虽然这个疗法对一部分人来讲有效 , 但并不是对所有类型的痘痘都奏效 , 而且还可能带来一些副作用 , 比如疼痛、晕眩、皮肤干燥龟裂、关节痛甚至新生儿缺陷 。

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