Severe acne as a side effect of propranolol and nadolol in a migraineur.
Beta-blockers have proven effective in the treatment of migraine. Dermatologic side effects are extremely rare. We report a patient with migraine who developed an acnelike dermatitis with two different beta-blockers with complete resolution of the acne upon discontinuation of each drug.
Department of Anesthesia and Neurology, Arnold Pain Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009248:Nadolol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011433:Propranolol / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D009248:Nadolol; D011433:Propranolol