Psychosis Induced by Isotretinoin: In an Adolescent Case
frontiers in medical case reports, cilt.1, sa.4, ss.1-4, 2020 (Hakemli Dergi)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Vaka Takdimi
- Cilt numarası: 1 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2020
- Doi Numarası: 10.47746/fmcr.2020.1401
- Dergi Adı: frontiers in medical case reports
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1-4
- Kütahya Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Acne vulgaris is common disease in adolescents. One of the drugs in the treatment algorithm is oral isotretinoin. Previously, psychotic conditions related to the use of oral isotretinoin have been reported in adults. A 16-year-old girl who presented with marked psychotic symptoms and completely recovered shortly after isotretinoin treatment was discontinued. Psychiatric symptoms may develop during isotretinoin treatment and should be considered in the planning of treatment and follow-up.