Isotretinoin therapy may ignite acne fulminans. (Truncal Acne Most Susceptible).
Publication: Skin & Allergy News
Publication Date: 01-JAN-02
Author: Boschert, Sherry
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LAS VEGAS -- Acne treatment with isotretinoin can trigger acne fulminans in some patients, Dr. Guy Webster warned at a dermatology conference sponsored by Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
Fortunately, you can predict fairly accurately which patients are likely to have this response--those with moderate or severe acne on the trunk...
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