A detailed regimen of isotretinoin for the successful treatment of severe keratosis pilaris
Kirchner A, Hoyer S
Published in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
Methodology
Single-patient case report describing a staged oral isotretinoin dosing regimen for severe keratosis pilaris, with clinical photographic follow-up.
Key Findings
A detailed oral isotretinoin regimen produced marked clearance of severe, treatment-resistant keratosis pilaris in a single patient; the authors emphasise that no controlled trials support this indication.
Conclusions
A single case report of oral isotretinoin for severe keratosis pilaris; the authors note no controlled studies of this approach exist.
Limitations
Single case with no control or blinding, unquantified outcome, unknown durability after cessation, and isotretinoin carries significant teratogenic and systemic risks.
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