Acne fulminans

Int J Dermatol. 2005 Feb;44(2):132-3. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2004.02443.x.

Abstract

Acne fulminans is a syndrome of fulminant, necrotizing acne associated with bone lesions, constitutional symptoms, and laboratory abnormalities. A case report of an adolescent male with acne fulminans following withdrawal of isotretinoin and prednisone is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / etiology
  • Acne Vulgaris / pathology*
  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Isotretinoin / administration & dosage
  • Male
  • Necrosis / etiology
  • Necrosis / pathology
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Withholding Treatment

Substances

  • Isotretinoin