Isotretinoin-induced psychotic episode in a 17-year-old adolescent male

Isotretinoin, a synthetic vitamin A derivative, is primarily used in the management of severe nodulocystic acne. Since its introduction, isotretinoin has been linked with various psychiatric side effects. In particular, depression and suicidality have been extensively reported as side effects. This...

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Main Authors: Bushra Elhusein, Walid Elkhaled, Mohamed Adil Shah Khoodoruth, Rajeev Kumar, Majid Al Abdulla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-06-01
Series:SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313X20931342