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Multiple keratoacanthomas in hypertrophic lichen planus: treatment with systemic retinoids (etretinate)
Author(s) -
Paul Maria A.,
Stonecipher Marcus R.,
Abernethy John,
Leshin Barry,
White Wain L.,
Jorizzo Joseph L.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
journal of the european academy of dermatology and venereology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.655
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1468-3083
pISSN - 0926-9959
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3083.1994.tb00369.x
Subject(s) - etretinate , medicine , discontinuation , dermatology , keratoacanthoma , surgery , basal cell , psoriasis
A 75‐year‐old woman was referred for treatment of multiple keratoacanthomas and hypertrophic lichen planus. Surgical excision was considered but was not possible given the multiplicity of the lesions. Etretinate, potent topical corticosteroids and gradient support stockings were initiated. Complete resolution was achieved in four months and oral and topical therapy was discontinued. Four months after discontinuation of all therapy there has been no recurrence.