Open AccessLip Abscess Associated With Isotretinoin Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Author(s) -
Kevin C. Huoh,
Kay W. Chang
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
jama dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.128
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 2168-6084
pISSN - 2168-6068
DOI - 10.1001/jamadermatol.2013.4066
Subject(s) - medicine , isotretinoin , acne , dermatology , incision and drainage , abscess , adverse effect , mucositis , antibiotics , surgery , chemotherapy , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Isotretinoin is frequently prescribed for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Among the numerous documented adverse effects, most common are xerostomia and cheilitis. Lip abscesses as a consequence of cheilitis present dramatically and may pose a diagnostic challenge.
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