Isotretinoin in Refractory Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis (CARP): A Case Series

Importance: Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis (CARP) is an uncommon condition that affects young adults and adolescents. Current treatment options have variable results and efficacy, without sustained improvement in some patients. Objective: To determine whether oral isotretinoin can be an effective treatment for CARP. Design: Case series of patients with CARP treated with isotretinoin since October 2015. Setting: Single center outpatient dermatology clinic at an academic medical center. Participants: Patients seen at our clinic with diagnosis of CARP treated with oral isotretinoin, resulted in 3 patients to review in our study.