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Recurrent herpes labialis during isotretinoin therapy: is there a role for photosensitivity?
Author(s) -
Yazici AC,
Baz K,
Ikizoglu G
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of the european academy of dermatology and venereology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.655
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1468-3083
pISSN - 0926-9959
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2005.01358.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , photosensitivity , herpes labialis , isotretinoin , virology , acne , virus , herpes simplex virus , physics , quantum mechanics
Isotretinoin (13‐ cis ‐retinoic acid) is one of the synthetic retinoids derived from vitamin A. Vitamin A derivatives demonstrate virucidal activity, both in vivo and in vitro . Isotretinoin has been used for the treatment of recurrent herpes simplex with encouraging results. However, we present a case with frequent attacks of herpes labialis during isotretinoin therapy for acne, who had a marked decrease in frequency of recurrences following strict use of sunscreens.