Possible isotretinoin-induced keloids in a patient with Behçet's disease.
Isotretinoin-induced keloid formation has occasionally been reported in patients who have undergone dermabrasion or laser treatment. This report describes a man with Behçet's disease (BD) who was prescribed isotretinoin for nodulocystic acne. After approximately 8 weeks of this treatment, the patient developed extensive keloids. There are no previous reports of possible isotretinoin-induced keloid formation in the setting of BD. This article discusses possible connections between BD, keloid formation and isotretinoin, which may be manifested in this case.
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Department of Dermatology, Inönü University Faculty of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey. gdogan@inonu.edu.tr
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000328:Adult; D001528:Behcet Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007627:Keloid / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male
D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D015474:Isotretinoin