A rare occurrence of acne fulminans and erythema nodosum complicating isotretinoin therapy successfully treated with oral dapsone and light-emitting diode
Department of Dermatology and Venerology, Ibn Rochd University Hospital, Casablanca, Morocco.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 20(01), 476–479
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.20.1.2066
Publication history:
Received on 31 August 2023; revised on 06 October 2023; accepted on 09 October 2023
Abstract:
Isotretinoin has revolutionized the treatment of acne. Paradoxically, it can induce acne fulminans, a severe variant of inflammatory acne. We report a rare case of acne fulminans and erythema nodosum both complicating isotretinoin therapy, successfully managed with oral dapsone and light-emitting diode as a therapeutic alternative to isotretinoin.
Keywords:
Acne fulminans; Erythema Nodosum; Isotretinoin; Dapsone; Light emitting diode
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