The Australasian journal of dermatology
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Australas. J. Dermatol. · Nov 1998
Case ReportsPretibial myxoedema presenting as a scar infiltrate.
A 41-year-old man developed pretibial myxoedema localized to scars following treatment for hyperthyroidism. Pre-existing scars on both lower legs, present for more than 20 years, were infiltrated with firm and nonpitting nodules and plaques over his shins. The clinical presentation of this patient highlights pretibial myxoedema as a cause of scar infiltration. The pathogenesis of pretibial myxoedema is reviewed.
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Australas. J. Dermatol. · Nov 1998
Case ReportsPyogenic granuloma-like lesions in a patient using topical tretinoin.
A 16-year-old male developed numerous pyogenic granuloma like-lesions across his neck, chest and back after 6 weeks isotretinoin therapy for cystic acne. The isotretinoin was ceased and he was commenced on oral steroids. ⋯ He was reviewed 2 weeks later and, surprisingly, 2 new pyogenic granuloma-like lesions had developed on his chest. These lesions persisted until the topical tretinoin was ceased 3 months later.