[Acne induced by amineptine].
We report one case of very severe acne-like lesions associated with amineptine (Survector). They were most prominent on the face and back, but were also observed on sites not affected by acne vulgaris, such as perineum, arms and legs. The lesions appeared after long-term self-medication of high doses. Keratoacanthoma-like lesions were also present, and the small ones were successfully treated with topical imiquimod. The case is significant since the disease is quite rare.
Departamento de Clínica Médica, da Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, UNIFESP, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
Antonio Carlos Martins
AC
Guedes
Aline Almeida
AA
Bentes
Jackson
J
Machado-Pinto
Maria de Lourdes Ribeiro de
Mde L
Carvalho
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003986:Dibenzocycloheptenes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; D003986:Dibenzocycloheptenes; C011597:amineptin