title: Acne fulminans and isotretinoin: case report.
abstract: Acne fulminans (AF) is a rare disorder, the most severe form of the entire clinical spectrum of acne. It is characterized by emergence of painful inflammatory nodules that turn into ulcers, concomitant with systemic manifestations. It can be induced by isotretinoin and some authors believe that the occurrence of this condition is dose dependent. The treatment is controversial and there is no consensus up to this time. A case of this rare disease, developed during use of isotretinoin in low doses, is presented.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Dermatologia de Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brasil. mayrafalcao@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Mayra Falcao
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Pereira
authors.forename: Eduardo Mendes
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Roncada
authors.forename: Cláudia Macedo de
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Oliveira
authors.forename: Rodrigo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Monteiro
authors.forename: Marilda Aparecida Milanez Morgado de
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Abreu
authors.forename: Luciena Cegato
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Ortigosa
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D000293:Adolescent; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D015474:Isotretinoin