Abstract |
A 62-year-old female presented with multiple keratoacanthomas of the palmar aspects of the hands, wrists, and proximal fingers. Surgery or radiation therapy would have caused significant impairment. A 30-day course of 1 mg/kg per day of acitretin led to a complete resolution. Maintenance therapy with 25 mg per day of acitretin was needed to prevent recurrence. The medical treatment of keratoacanthomas is herein discussed as well.
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Authors | Gerald A Rosenblum |
Journal | Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD
(J Drugs Dermatol)
2006 Nov-Dec
Vol. 5
Issue 10
Pg. 1006-9
ISSN: 1545-9616 [Print] United States |
PMID | 17373152
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Keratolytic Agents
- Acitretin
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Topics |
- Acitretin
(administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
- Female
- Hand Dermatoses
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Humans
- Keratoacanthoma
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Keratolytic Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Middle Aged
- Secondary Prevention
- Skin
(drug effects, pathology)
- Treatment Outcome
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