Porokeratosis of Mibelli: Involution and resolution with 5% imiquimod cream

ABSTRACT An 82‐year‐old woman presented with a longstanding, slowly enlarging annular lesion on the medial aspect of the ankle. Histology confirmed the clinical diagnosis of Porokeratosis of Mibelli. The lesion slowly involuted and resolved over 26 weeks of 5% imiquimod cream applied topically and h...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Australasian journal of dermatology 2011-11, Vol.52 (4), p.301-303
Hauptverfasser:	Gajic, Branislava, Tang, Kenneth, Whitfeld, Margot
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged, 80 and over Aminoquinolines - therapeutic use Antibiotics. Antiinfectious agents. Antiparasitic agents Antiviral agents Biological and medical sciences Dermatology Dyskeratosis Female Humans imiquimod Immunomodulators Interferon Inducers - therapeutic use involution Medical sciences Pharmacology. Drug treatments porokeratosis Porokeratosis - drug therapy Porokeratosis - pathology treatment
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Zusammenfassung:	ABSTRACT An 82‐year‐old woman presented with a longstanding, slowly enlarging annular lesion on the medial aspect of the ankle. Histology confirmed the clinical diagnosis of Porokeratosis of Mibelli. The lesion slowly involuted and resolved over 26 weeks of 5% imiquimod cream applied topically and has not recurred during a 36 month follow‐up period.
ISSN:	0004-8380 1440-0960
DOI:	10.1111/j.1440-0960.2010.00712.x