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Peripheral neuropathy associated with topical tretinoin therapy.

Authors :
Marie, I.
Massy, N.
Girszyn, N.
Senant, J.
Levesque, H.
Source :
Internal Medicine Journal; Dec2009, Vol. 39 Issue 12, pe9-e11, 3p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 16 year old man who has a history of severe parasthesia for 3 weeks and received a therapy of acne vulgaris with topical tretnoin. The physical examination indicates hypoesthesia which affect his hands stresses the significance to recognize topical tretinoin therapy-related peripheral neropathy which leads to proper therapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14440903
Volume :
39
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Internal Medicine Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
47201314
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1445-5994.2009.02093.x