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.
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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