Tey Hong Liang, Theng Thiam Seng Colin
National Skin Center, Singapore.
J Dermatol. 2006 May;33(5):372-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2006.00085.x.
Generalized edema has been reported to be a rare side effect of systemic retinoids. We report a patient who developed localized bipedal edema from acitretin. Other causes of bipedal edema were excluded and withdrawal of acitretin led to resolution of the edema.