Gynecomastia: A rare complication of isoretinoin
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, vol.32, no.1, pp.93-94, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 32 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2013
- Doi Number: 10.3109/15569527.2012.705406
- Journal Name: Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.93-94
- Keywords: Acne, Gynecomastia, Isotretinoin
- Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Isotretinoin is a retinoic acid derivative mostly used in the treatment of cystic acne vulgaris. The adverse effects of isotretinoin are well defined being the major limitation factor for its usage. The decrement of testosteron during isoretinoin treatment is defined in literature. We present a case with 20 years old man who developed gynecomastia after treatment with isotretinoin. To the best of our knowledge, this is the third report of the development of gynecomastia after isotretinoin treatment. © 2012 Informa Healthcare USA, Inc.