[Value of isotretinoin in the treatment of acne in hemodialysis patients: apropos of 1 case]

Nephrologie. 2003;24(2):101-5.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Rare are reports about isoretinoin treatment for acne in dialysis or kidney transplant patients whereas its efficacy and safety make it very interesting. Authors report here an additional observation of a 32 year-old young woman, hemodialyzed after one period of 12 years renal transplantation, and presenting a diffuse and severe acne. Treatment by isotretinoin with a moderate amount of 20 mg (0.38 mg/kg) per day cures this dermatosis in 2 months and half, without severe clinical side effect or significant metabolic disturbance, apart from a transient increase in parathormone rate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / complications
  • Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy*
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Graft Rejection
  • Humans
  • Isotretinoin / therapeutic use*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy
  • Kidney Transplantation
  • Renal Dialysis*

Substances

  • Isotretinoin