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Generalised granuloma annulare successfully treated with PUVA
Author(s) -
Jane Setterfield,
Shyamala C. Huilgol,
Martin Black
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2230.1999.00532.x
Subject(s) - granuloma annulare , puva therapy , medicine , dermatology , granulomatous disease , surgery , psoriasis , sarcoidosis
Disseminated granuloma annulare is an uncommon disorder in which both topical and systemic therapy may have limited success. Anecdotal reports have suggested that PUVA may result in complete clearance of disease; however, maintenance PUVA therapy has usually been required in order to maintain remission. We report the successful treatment of a patient with 5‐methoxypsoralen over a 7‐month period who remained in remission during a 20‐month follow up period.