Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine (Jan 2018)

Vitiligo Appearing after Oral Isotretinoin Therapy for Acne

  • Amal A. Kokandi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/3697260
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2018

Abstract

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Isotretinoin is an effective treatment for severe and scarring acne. In this report, we describe a case developing vitiligo after isotretinoin therapy for scarring acne. It is not known whether this was a coincidence or might be precipitated by the treatment.