Acneiform eruption induced by lithium carbonate.
A 26-year-old female developed a severe acneiform eruption on her face, chest and back soon after she started taking lithium carbonate for psychosis. Histopathological examination revealed it to be folliculitis, rather than true acne. The eruption continued for six months but was resolved three months after discontinuing the drug. It has not reappeared in the following 3 years.
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Department of Dermatology, Nagoya City University Medical School, Japan.
D000153:Acne Keloid / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D016651:Lithium Carbonate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008911:Minocycline / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy
D016651:Lithium Carbonate; D008911:Minocycline