Considering that the indications should reflect the risk- benefit profile of isotretinoin in the intended population, in view of the teratogenic risk and other serious adverse effects associated with isotretinoin, the CPMP recommended the following indication: “ Severe forms of acne (such as nodular or conglobate acne or acne at risk of permanent scarring) resistant to adequate courses of standard therapy with systemic antibacterials and topical therapy .”