Abstract:Introduction/Background
Acitretin is an oral retinoid that is used to treat a number of skin conditions including acne. It is generally well tolerated and common side-effects such as gastrointestinal upset, mucosal and skin reactions are usually mild. However, we present what we believe to be the first reported case of small bowel and leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) caused by acitretin and this required prompt treatment with intravenous glucocorticoids and cyclophosphamide to induce remissi… Show more
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