Acne fulminans associated with lymecycline intake: a case report

• DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s158925
• Publication Date: 2018-08-03T01:56:23Z
• Authors: Bruno Gualtieri; Annalisa Tonini; Salvatore Panduri; Andrea Chiricozzi; Marco Romanelli
• Keywords: Isotretinoin

Abstract: Acne fulminans (AF) is a rare acne variant characterized by sudden onset of painful nodules on the face, chest, and back in presence systemic symptoms. Pharmacologic agents such as steroid hormones isotretinoin are well-known triggers, several cases have been described. We report case AF occurring few days after lymecycline therapy initiation. Keywords: onset, symptoms, steroids, trigger, isotretinoin, scars