Isotretinoin-induced nail fragility and onycholysis

J Dermatolog Treat. 2001 Jun;12(2):115-6. doi: 10.1080/095466301317085426.

Abstract

A 23 year old woman who presented with severe acne had been treated with 40 mg/day isotretinoin. On her monthly control, severe cheilitis and bilateral toe nail onycholysis were observed. It is well known that systemic retinoids have several side effects. Although dystropic nail, paronichia-like changes, median nail dystrophy have previously been reported with isotretinoin therapy, onycholysis is rare. In this report, we describe a case with isotretinoin induced nail fragility and onycholysis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy
  • Administration, Oral
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Isotretinoin / administration & dosage
  • Isotretinoin / adverse effects*
  • Keratolytic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Nail Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Nail Diseases / pathology

Substances

  • Keratolytic Agents
  • Isotretinoin