Rapid-onset oral isotretinoin-induced acne fulminans without systemic symptoms in a male adolescent

Abstract

Isotretinoin-induced acne fulminans without systemic symptoms (IIAF-WOSS) is an uncommon clinical variant of acne, not exhibiting systemic symptoms but with potentially severe skin lesions. Some authors believe that its occurrence is dose-dependent. Herein, we present the case of a sixteen-year-old boy with IIAF-WOSS, which developed two weeks after starting treatment with isotretinoin 0.6 mg/kg/day. The patient was successfully treated with a systemic steroid. IIAF-WOSS may cause significant disfiguring scarring, thus the physician needs to be aware of this condition, even early with low doses of isotretinoin.