Isotretinoin induced rash, urticaria, and angioedema: a case report
Journal Title: Nasza Dermatologia Online - Year 2015, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Isotretinoin is a vitamin A analogue, which is readily isomerized to tretinoin. It causes normalization of abnormal keratinisation. It also reduces sebum secretion. It also has anti-inflammatory as well as antibacterial properties. It has some adverse effects like teratogenecity, hypertriglyceridemia, pancreatitis, dryness of skin, cheilitis, altered liver functions etc. A 25 years old unmarried lady presented with acne vulgaris, who did not showed improvements with conventional (antibiotics) therapy was given isotretinoin. She developed maculopapular rash, urticaria and angioedema Isotretinoin induced urticarial rashes and angioedema is rarely reported as far as our knowledge is concerned
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