[A case of superficial disseminated actinic porokeratosis treated with an aromatic retinoid].

Abstract

In 55-year-old woman with a history of 19 years of superficial disseminated actinic porokeratosis Tigason was used in doses from 0.7 to 0.5 mg/kg daily in two courses of therapy lasting about 3 months. The clinical improvement lasted for several months and their followed by less pronounced but progressive reappearance of clinical symptoms.

• Authors: G Ludera-Zimoch, J Rubisz-Brzezińska
• Journal: Przeglad dermatologiczny (Przegl Dermatol) 1989 Jan-Mar Vol. 76 Issue 1 Pg. 54-7 ISSN: 0033-2526 [Print] Poland
• Vernacular Title: Przypadek porokeratosis actinica superficialis disseminata leczony aromatycznym retinoidem.
• PMID: 2813819 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Etretinate

Topics

• Etretinate (therapeutic use)
• Female
• Humans
• Keratosis (drug therapy)
• Middle Aged
• Parakeratosis (drug therapy)