Solid facial edema of acne: failure of treatment with isotretinoin

Kilinc, I.şi.; Gençoglan, G.ül.üm.; Inanir, I.şi.; Dereli, T.; Kilinc, I.si; Gençoglan, G.ül.üm; Inanir, I.si; Dereli, T

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Solid facial edema of acne: failure of treatment with isotretinoin

Kilinc, I.şi.; Gençoglan, G.ül.üm.; Inanir, I.şi.; Dereli, T.

European Journal of Dermatology Ejd 13(5): 503-504

2003

ISSN/ISBN: 1167-1122

PMID: 14693501

Document Number: 556991

Solid facial edema of acne is a rare persistent skin condition which occurs as a late complication of acne vulgaris. It is difficult to treat and isotretinoin seems to be the most effective agent. Here we present a 25-year-old man with a facial edema which arose after the complete remission of acne. Treatment with isotretinoin for 4 months was unsuccessful in this case.