Erythema nodosum induced by oral isotretinoin in a patient with condylomata acuminata

We present herein a 20-year-old woman with multiple vulvar condylomata acuminata who developed EN two weeks after onset of oral isotretinoin therapy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of EN occurring during isotretinoin treatment in a patient without acne and strongly indicates that the pathogenesis of EN can be directly related to the biological actions of isotretinoin. Erythema nodosum should be regarded as a rare...
Source: Dermatology Online Journal - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research