[Treatment of gram-negative folliculitis with isotretinoin]

Harefuah. 1993 Feb 15;124(4):200-1, 247.
[Article in Hebrew]

Abstract

Gram-negative folliculitis is one of the complications of antibiotic treatment of acne. Isotretinoin is recognized as extremely effective for this condition. We describe 2 patients with gram-negative folliculitis following antibiotic treatment for acne who improved after 3-months of treatment with isotretinoin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
  • Folliculitis / chemically induced
  • Folliculitis / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Isotretinoin / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Isotretinoin