Isotretinoin in acne agminata.
Author(s): Daneshpazhooh M, Ehsani A, Toosi S, Robati RM
Affiliation(s): Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, Medical Sciences/University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Publication date & source: 2007-10, Saudi Med J., 28(10):1600-2.
Publication type: Case Reports
Acne agminata is an asymptomatic papulopustular eruption. This condition typically occurs in young adults. The eruption generally runs a self-limited course, but disfiguring scars can occur. Histological examination shows scattered dermal granulomas composed of epitheloid and some giant cells with central caseation. A variety of agents such as wide-spectrum antibiotics, oral steroids, dapsone, and clofazimine have been used with varying degrees of success. Herein, we report 2 Caucasian males with acne agminata, successfully treated with isotretinoin.
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