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Vitiligo Appearing after Oral Isotretinoin Therapy for Acne

Isotretinoin is an effective treatment for severe and scarring acne. In this report, we describe a case developing vitiligo after isotretinoin therapy for scarring acne. It is not known whether this was a coincidence or might be precipitated by the treatment.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Kokandi, Amal A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6077457/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30112221
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3697260
Descripción
Sumario:Isotretinoin is an effective treatment for severe and scarring acne. In this report, we describe a case developing vitiligo after isotretinoin therapy for scarring acne. It is not known whether this was a coincidence or might be precipitated by the treatment.