Ocular side effects of systemic isotretinoin - a systematic review and summary of case reports

Background: Isotretinoin is frequently used for treatment of severe nodulocystic and papulopustular acne, however use is limited by mucocutaneous, ocular, and systemic side effects.Objective: (1) provide a systematic meta-analysis of ocular side effects during isotretinoin use and their corresponding incidences; (2) provide a narrative summary of ocular side effects during isotretinoin use reported in case reports.Methods: A systematic database search using predefined search terms was performed in PubMed, EMBASE, and Scopus from inception to 5 March, 2021. Predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria were used to select included studies. In total, 53 original studies qualified for meta-analysis, and 41 case reports/series qualified for narrative results.Results: The studies included in the meta-analysis reported incidences of various ocular side effects including dry eye, eye sensitivity, vision changes, and ocular inflammatory conditions. Incidences across studies did vary, leading to considerable heterogeneity. The narrative results summarize more uncommon, but equally important, ocular side effects.Conclusions: Dry eye is the most commonly reported ocular side effect. Other less common, but more serious, ocular side effects including vision changes can occur. We recommend that isotretinoin prescribers monitor for dry eye. Limitations include the heterogeneity of reported incidences of ocular side effects between studies.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:34

Enthalten in:

The Journal of dermatological treatment - 34(2023), 1 vom: 28. Dez., Seite 2213364

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Lamberg, Olivia [VerfasserIn]
Strome, Arianna [VerfasserIn]
Jones, Foster [VerfasserIn]
Mleczek, Julia [VerfasserIn]
Jarocki, Adrienne [VerfasserIn]
Troost, Jonathon P [VerfasserIn]
Helfrich, Yolanda [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Acne
Case Reports
Dermatologic Agents
EH28UP18IF
Isotretinoin
Journal Article
Meta-Analysis
Ocular side effects
Ophthalmologic
Systematic Review

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Date Completed 02.06.2023

Date Revised 02.06.2023

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/09546634.2023.2213364

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM35750870X