A case of atrophoderma vermiculatum responding to isotretinoin.
Atrophoderma vermiculatum (AV) is a rare disorder leading to reticular or honeycomb scarring of the face and responding poorly to treatment. A case is now presented of the successful induction of remission in the inflammatory component of the disease following a prolonged course of isotretinoin; improvement was then maintained after cessation of the treatment. In severe cases of AV with significant scarring, a trial of isotretinoin therapy is thus worthwhile in an attempt to stop progression of the disease and improve its cosmetic appearance.
Department of Dermatology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, Australia.
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D002648:Child; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007642:Keratosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology
D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D015474:Isotretinoin