Keratosis lichenoides chronica: Response to photodynamic therapy

Keratosis lichenoides chronica: Response to photodynamic therapy

Keratosis lichenoides chronica (KLC) is a rare, acquired disorder of keratinization of unknown aetiology. The disease has a chronic and progressive course and is characterized by a poor response to almost all topical treatments and most systemic regimens. We report the first case of KLC in which the...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of dermatological treatment 2008, Vol.19 (2), p.124-125
Hauptverfasser: Lopez-Navarro, Norberto, Alcaraz, Inmaculada, Bosch, Ricardo J., Tejera, Antonio, Herrera, Enrique
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aminolevulinic Acid - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Chronic Disease
Dermatology
Dyskeratosis
Female
Humans
Keratosis - drug therapy
Keratosis - pathology
Lichenoid Eruptions - drug therapy
Lichenoid Eruptions - pathology
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Photochemotherapy
Photosensitizing Agents - therapeutic use
Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:Keratosis lichenoides chronica (KLC) is a rare, acquired disorder of keratinization of unknown aetiology. The disease has a chronic and progressive course and is characterized by a poor response to almost all topical treatments and most systemic regimens. We report the first case of KLC in which there was a marked response in localized areas to photodynamic therapy (PDT) with methyl 5-aminolaevulinic acid (ALA).
ISSN:0954-6634
1471-1753
DOI:10.1080/09546630701713519