title: Toddler-age nodulocystic acne.
abstract: Toddler-age nodulocystic acne is a rare disorder for which the etiology remains unknown. We report 2 cases and discuss the safety and efficacy of oral isotretinoin therapy. Oral isotretinoin is safe and effective in treating this condition but requires close monitoring.
authors.affiliation: Section of Dermatology, The University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ, USA.
authors.forename: Y M
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Mengesha
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Hansen
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D011239:Prednisolone; D015474:Isotretinoin