Clearance of generalized papular umbilicated granuloma annulare in a child with bath PUVA therapy.

Abstract

Papular umbilicated granuloma annulare is usually localized and is relatively asymptomatic. The generalized condition is rarely reported in children and tends to respond less well to treatment than the localized form. We report the first instance of generalized papular umbilicated granuloma annulare in an 11-year-old boy, which cleared following bath psoralen plus ultraviolet A therapy.

• Authors: Rebecca Batchelor, Sheila Clark
• Journal: Pediatric dermatology (Pediatr Dermatol) 2006 Jan-Feb Vol. 23 Issue 1 Pg. 72-4 ISSN: 0736-8046 [Print] United States
• PMID: 16445418 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Baths
• Biopsy, Needle
• Child
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Follow-Up Studies
• Granuloma Annulare (drug therapy, pathology)
• Humans
• Immunohistochemistry
• Male
• PUVA Therapy (methods)
• Risk Assessment
• Severity of Illness Index
• Skin Diseases (drug therapy, pathology)
• Treatment Outcome