Improvement of scleromyxedema associated with isotretinoin therapy.

Hisler, B M; Savoy, L B; Hashimoto, K · J Am Acad Dermatol · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The treatment of scleromyxedema has been largely ineffective. We report improvement of scleromyxedema with myopathy after treatment with isotretinoin, 40 mg twice a day. We review other therapeutic modalities used for this disorder and discuss properties of isotretinoin that may have contributed to the favorable response.

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