A Case Report of Isotretinoin-induced Manic Psychosis

Indian J Dermatol. 2016 Jan-Feb;61(1):120. doi: 10.4103/0019-5154.174091.

Abstract

Isotretinoin, an oral vitamin A derivative, used to treat severe treatment-resistant acne. Psychiatric side effects of isotretinoin particularly depression and suicidal thoughts have been well documented. We report a case of isotretinoin-induced manic psychosis in a young female without a family history and history of mental illness.

Keywords: Acne; isotretinoin; psychosis.