文摘
Nicotinamide (pyridine-3-carboxamide), an amide, active form of vitamin B3, is used to treat a variety of dermatologic conditions, including skin cancer. Limited data are available regarding the adverse effects of nicotinamide in the literature. Here, we report a case of gingivitis associated with nicotinamide. A 35-year-old female patient was referred to the Department of Periodontics for the treatment of bleeding from the gums during brushing. The patient's history revealed that she had been on 12?mg/day nicotinamide for the prophylactic treatment of skin cancer for 5?months. In the absence of an obvious cause, the condition was diagnosed as nicotinamide-associated gingivitis. After consultation with the dermatologist, the drug was stopped and the patient responded favorably to periodontal treatment. Non-plaque-induced nicotinamide-associated gingivitis should always be suspected in a patient who is taking nicotinamide and has persistent gingivitis that does not respond to periodontal treatment.