Title of article
Inflammatory bowel disease and isotretinoin: An overlooked potential side effect?
Author/Authors
Al-Breiki, Sarah King Fahad Hospital of the University, Saudi Arabia , Bukhari, Iqbal King Fahad Hospital of the University, Saudi Arabia , Bosbait, Heba King Fahad Hospital of the University, Saudi Arabia
From page
73
To page
75
Abstract
Here, we describe two cases of inflammatory bowel disease in two young female patients, after treatment with oral isotretinoin for severe acne vulgaris and hidradenitis suppurativa, respectively. IBD may potentially be a serious side effect to oral isotretinoin in dermatology practice.
Keywords
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) , Isotretinoin , Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) , Adverse drug reaction (ADR)
Journal title
Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Journal title
Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Record number
2694132
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