Does Accutane (isotretinoin) cause mood changes? | Dermatologist explains in 6 minutes

I'm John Barbieri, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and acne expert at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. In this video we will discuss the evidence regarding whether isotretinoin causes mood changes (e.g. depression and suicide). The answer is more complicated than you think. #isotretinoin #accutane #acne #depression #suicide #mood #dermatologist #expert Please subscribe and follow me on other platforms Twitter/Instagram: @DrJohnBarbieri References: Acne and stigma: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38055... Acne and mood changes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20844... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34128... Isotretinoin and depression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28291... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30670... Isotretinoin and suicide: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38019... Rationale for isotretinoin causing mood changes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21903... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11568... Disclaimer: This YouTube Channel does not provide any diagnosis, treatment or medical advice and does not replace a visit to your doctor. The statements are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent disease. See your doctor for medical advice and treatment. My statements on this channel are for informational purposes only. Thumbnail credit: Sherry Ershadi