Yonsei Med J.
1988 Jun;29(2):204-207. 10.3349/ymj.1988.29.2.204.
Pachydermoperiostosis: Trial with Isotretinoin
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University college of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- KMID: 1119209
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.1988.29.2.204
Abstract
- A22-year-old male patient presented with typical features of pachydermoperiostosis. Thickening and oiliness of the facial skin, clubbing of the fingers, and hyperhidrosis of the palms and soles were the most prominent features. Osteosclerosis and hypertrophic osteoarthropathy were present in the bones of the hands, feet and tibia. We administered isotretinoin with the rationale that the drug inhibits sebum and collagen production. The patient was quite satisfied with the reduction of facial oiliness.
