Delayed wound healing and keloid formation following argon laser treatment or dermabrasion during isotretinoin treatment

Br J Dermatol. 1988 May;118(5):703-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1988.tb02574.x.

Abstract

We report the observation of delayed wound healing and keloid formation in three patients, following dermabrasion or Argon laser treatment administered while they were receiving isotretinoin for acne or rosacea.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / therapy
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Dermabrasion*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Isomerism
  • Isotretinoin
  • Keloid / etiology*
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Male
  • Rosacea / therapy
  • Tretinoin / adverse effects*
  • Tretinoin / therapeutic use
  • Wound Healing / drug effects*

Substances

  • Tretinoin
  • Isotretinoin