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Onychocryptosis and asymptomatic external urethritis as complications of oral isotretinoin therapy

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This case report presents a patient who, while undergoing oral isotretinoin therapy for acne vulgaris, developed onychocryptosis and asymptomatic external urethritis. These uncommon adverse events are not well-documented in medical… Click to show full abstract

This case report presents a patient who, while undergoing oral isotretinoin therapy for acne vulgaris, developed onychocryptosis and asymptomatic external urethritis. These uncommon adverse events are not well-documented in medical literature. While his urethritis spontaneously resolved, his onychocryptosis symptoms necessitated surgical intervention. This report illustrates both cosmetic and functional adverse effects of isotretinoin and provides insight into the progression of these reactions over time.

Keywords: onychocryptosis asymptomatic; asymptomatic external; isotretinoin therapy; onychocryptosis; oral isotretinoin; urethritis

Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2019

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