isotretinoin and Blindness

isotretinoin has been researched along with Blindness* in 1 studies

Other Studies

1 other study(ies) available for isotretinoin and Blindness

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Premacular hemorrhage due to isotretinoin use. Cutaneous and ocular toxicology, 2013, Volume: 32, Issue:2 Isotretinoin is a vitamin A derivative used for serious acne that is refractory to other modes of treatment. The most common side effects include dryness of the skin and mucous membranes. Itching as a result of neurological, hematological and ocular side effects has also been reported. Here, we present a 19-year-old female patient who developed premacular hemorrhage and consequent loss of vision in the left eye after oral use of isotretinoin. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the development of premacular hemorrhage as a result of isotretinoin use. Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Blindness; Dermatologic Agents; Eye Diseases; Female; Hemorrhage; Humans; Isotretinoin; Young Adult	2013

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Premacular hemorrhage due to isotretinoin use.

Cutaneous and ocular toxicology, 2013, Volume: 32, Issue:2

Isotretinoin is a vitamin A derivative used for serious acne that is refractory to other modes of treatment. The most common side effects include dryness of the skin and mucous membranes. Itching as a result of neurological, hematological and ocular side effects has also been reported. Here, we present a 19-year-old female patient who developed premacular hemorrhage and consequent loss of vision in the left eye after oral use of isotretinoin. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the development of premacular hemorrhage as a result of isotretinoin use.

Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Blindness; Dermatologic Agents; Eye Diseases; Female; Hemorrhage; Humans; Isotretinoin; Young Adult

2013