Psoriasis Induced by Isotretinoin in Acne

Authors

  • Piotr Brzezinski Institute of Biology and Environmental Protection, Pomeranian Academy, ul. Arciszewskiego 22A, 76-200 Slupsk and Department of Dermatology, 6th Military Support Unit, Ustka
  • Katarzyna Borowska Department of Histology and Embryology with Experimental Cytology Unit, Medical University of Lublin, RadziwiBowska, Lublin
  • Anca Chiriac Department of Dermato-Physiology, Apollonia University Iasi, Strada Muzicii nr 2, Iasi-700399

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jom.v18i1.31175

Keywords:

Psoriasis, acne, isotretinoin, skin diseases

Abstract

We described a case of psoriasis possibly resulting from isotretinoin therapy in acne. A 17-year-old patient started treatment with oral isotretinoin (30mg of drug) due to acne vulgaris. After 4 weeks, of treatment, the patient complains for the presence of scattered erythematous plaques and papules. The clinical picture suggested psoriasis (this is also confirmed by histopathological study). The history revealed that the patients mother suffered from psoriasis for 30 years.

J MEDICINE January 2017; 18 (1) : 37-38

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Author Biography

Piotr Brzezinski, Institute of Biology and Environmental Protection, Pomeranian Academy, ul. Arciszewskiego 22A, 76-200 Slupsk and Department of Dermatology, 6th Military Support Unit, Ustka



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Published

2017-01-17

How to Cite

Brzezinski, P., Borowska, K., & Chiriac, A. (2017). Psoriasis Induced by Isotretinoin in Acne. Journal of Medicine, 18(1), 39–41. https://doi.org/10.3329/jom.v18i1.31175

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2017)

Section

Case Reports

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