Acitretin induced bipedal edema

J Dermatol. 2006 May;33(5):372-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2006.00085.x.

Abstract

Generalized edema has been reported to be a rare side effect of systemic retinoids. We report a patient who developed localized bipedal edema from acitretin. Other causes of bipedal edema were excluded and withdrawal of acitretin led to resolution of the edema.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acitretin / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Edema / chemically induced
  • Edema / diagnosis*
  • Edema / pathology
  • Foot Diseases / chemically induced
  • Foot Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Foot Diseases / pathology
  • Humans
  • Keratolytic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy

Substances

  • Keratolytic Agents
  • Acitretin