title: Acne fulminans and 13-cis-retinoic acid.
abstract: We report a case of acne fulminans occurring during treatment with 13-cis-retinoic acid for cystic acne. Continuing the treatment with 13-cis-retinoic acid without systemic steroid eventually cleared the systemic manifestations and skin lesions. We review the literature and discuss its pathogenesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Korea.
authors.forename: E H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bang
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000293:Adolescent; D003560:Cysts / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D015474:Isotretinoin