Localized acne induced by radiation therapy

Dermatol Online J. 2014 Feb 18;20(2):doj_21545.

Abstract

The appearance of localized acne or comedo reaction during or shortly after radiotherapy is an unusual adverse event, but one that is probably underestimated. It can manifest as an inflammatory (papules, pustules, nodules), comedonal (open and closed comedones, Favre-Racouchot-like syndrome), or mixed presentation. We report two new cases of radiation-induced acne with different clinical aspects and discuss the main known features of this adverse event.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / etiology*
  • Acne Vulgaris / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melanoma / therapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasal Cavity
  • Nose Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Radiation Injuries / etiology*
  • Radiation Injuries / pathology
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant / adverse effects
  • Radiotherapy, Intensity-Modulated / adverse effects*
  • Tonsillar Neoplasms / therapy*