Open AccessOnychocryptosis and asymptomatic external urethritis as complications of oral isotretinoin therapy
Author(s) -
Krishan Sivaraj,
Jessica Friedman,
Dean S. Morrell
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr-2019-231387
Subject(s) - medicine , isotretinoin , urethritis , asymptomatic , acne , adverse effect , dermatology , surgery
This case report presents a patient who, while undergoing oral isotretinoin therapy for acne vulgaris, developed onychocryptosis and asymptomatic external urethritis. These uncommon adverse events are not well-documented in medical literature. While his urethritis spontaneously resolved, his onychocryptosis symptoms necessitated surgical intervention. This report illustrates both cosmetic and functional adverse effects of isotretinoin and provides insight into the progression of these reactions over time.