title: [Severe rosacea treated with oral isotretinoin].
abstract: Six patients with severe rosacea were treated with oral isotretinoin during 3 to six months and followed for two years. All had a good response with quick remission of papules and pustules. Collateral effects were minimal and tolerable. Four patients has an ophthalmological assessment (one with a severe keratitis), confirming a beneficial effect of the drug. During follow up, patients remained asymptomatic during a mean of 14.8 months.
authors.affiliation: Servicio Medicina, Hospital El Cobre, Fundación de Salud El Teniente, Rancagua, Chile.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gajardo
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012393:Rosacea / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D015474:Isotretinoin
vernacular_title: Rosácea severa tratada con isotretinoína oral.