Korean J Dermatol.
2023 Jun;61(5):313-315.
Acne Fulminans Induced by COVID-19 Vaccination
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- 2Skin Cancer/Chemotherapy Skin Care Center, Seoul National University Cancer Hospital, Seoul, Korea
Abstract
- Acne fulminans shows severe inflammatory changes in acne lesions and is accompanied by systemic symptoms, such as fever and myalgia. Acne fulminans can leave scars, which can profoundly affect patients’ quality of life and require proper treatment. Herein, we present a case of acne fulminans that occurred after COVID-19 vaccination in a 15-year-old male patient. Considering no signs of infection, new drug administration, and immunological factors that can cause acne fulminans other than COVID-19 vaccination and the short time interval between the time of vaccination and the acne fulminans outbreak, acne fulminans is thought to have been caused by COVID-19 vaccination. Oral steroid and isotretinoin treatment was initiated, and 3 months after the treatment, acne lesions recovered to pre-COVID-19 vaccination status, with no exacerbated episode until 6 months follow-up.
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