Granuloma annulare treated with excimer laser.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To review the current therapy for granuloma annulare and report a case of refractory generalized granuloma annulare successfully treated with excimer laser. A discussion about the characteristics of excimer laser and the mechanism of its effectiveness is presented.

DESIGN:

Patient case report and literature review.

SETTING:

Outpatient dermatology practice.

PARTICIPANTS:

A 73-year-old woman suffering from generalized granuloma annulare for more than 40 years.

MEASUREMENTS:

Change in clinical appearance of lesions.

RESULTS:

Use of excimer laser therapy resulted in prompt and complete resolution in treated areas with no residual skin changes or side effects.

CONCLUSION:

Excimer laser therapy is a powerful treatment modality with minimal side effects for patients with granuloma annulare. Further study is necessary to elucidate optimal dosing, long-term efficacy, and safety profile.

• Authors: Roman Bronfenbrener, Jennifer Ragi, Sandy Milgraum
• Journal: The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology (J Clin Aesthet Dermatol) Vol. 5 Issue 11 Pg. 43-5 (Nov 2012) ISSN: 2689-9175 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 23198013 (Publication Type: Journal Article)