Dr. Barry Dworkin

Accutane not found to increase suicide risk: study

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November  12, 2010

Source:

Acne drug not found to increase suicide risk

Reference:

Association of suicide attempts with acne and treatment with isotretinoin: retrospective Swedish cohort study

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