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Isotretinoin-induced skin fragility in a teenaged athlete: a case report.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Pavlis, MB; Lieblich, L
Published in: Cutis
July 2013

Isotretinoin is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne. Mucocutaneous toxicity is the most commonly observed side effect of isotretinoin use. Because atrophy and skin fragility may occur while taking isotretinoin, most warnings recommend avoidance of cosmetic procedures, such as dermabrasion, laser treatments, waxing, and chemical peels. We report a case of isotretinoin-induced skin fragility in a 16-year-old adolescent boy who presented with an unusual amount of skin erosions and excoriations on his face during wrestling season. We propose that it may be prudent to advise athletes who are involved in contact sports that skin fragility and increased erosions may occur during or after their course of treatment with isotretinoin.

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Published In

Cutis

EISSN

2326-6929

Publication Date

July 2013

Volume

92

Issue

1

Start / End Page

33 / 34

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Wrestling
  • Skin Diseases
  • Male
  • Isotretinoin
  • Humans
  • Dermatology & Venereal Diseases
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Athletic Injuries
  • Adolescent
  • Acne Vulgaris
 

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Pavlis, M. B., & Lieblich, L. (2013). Isotretinoin-induced skin fragility in a teenaged athlete: a case report. Cutis, 92(1), 33–34.
Pavlis, Michelle B., and Lawrence Lieblich. “Isotretinoin-induced skin fragility in a teenaged athlete: a case report.Cutis 92, no. 1 (July 2013): 33–34.
Pavlis MB, Lieblich L. Isotretinoin-induced skin fragility in a teenaged athlete: a case report. Cutis. 2013 Jul;92(1):33–4.
Pavlis, Michelle B., and Lawrence Lieblich. “Isotretinoin-induced skin fragility in a teenaged athlete: a case report.Cutis, vol. 92, no. 1, July 2013, pp. 33–34.
Pavlis MB, Lieblich L. Isotretinoin-induced skin fragility in a teenaged athlete: a case report. Cutis. 2013 Jul;92(1):33–34.

Published In

Cutis

EISSN

2326-6929

Publication Date

July 2013

Volume

92

Issue

1

Start / End Page

33 / 34

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Wrestling
  • Skin Diseases
  • Male
  • Isotretinoin
  • Humans
  • Dermatology & Venereal Diseases
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Athletic Injuries
  • Adolescent
  • Acne Vulgaris