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ISSN 2036-7392

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Nightmares caused by isotretinoin in treating hidradenitis suppurativa: a case report and clinical insights

Dermatology Reports December 6, 2024 Fawaz Aljehani, Shumukh Alqahtani, Sara Alharbi et al. 1 citation

Isotretinoin, widely used for treating severe acne, has also been prescribed off-label for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). While effective in some cases, isotretinoin is known to cause psychiatric side effects. This case report discusses a 24-year-old male with HS who developed severe nightmares after the isotretinoin dosage was increased. Initially prescribed to manage his HS symptoms, the drug...