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
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
