| Granuloma annulare treated with excimer laser. | |
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PMID: 23198013 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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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. |
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Roman Bronfenbrener; Jennifer Ragi; Sandy Milgraum |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology Volume: 5 ISSN: 1941-2789 ISO Abbreviation: J Clin Aesthet Dermatol Publication Date: 2012 Nov |
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Created Date: 2012-11-30 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101518173 Medline TA: J Clin Aesthet Dermatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 43-5 Citation Subset: - |
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UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Department of Dermatology, East Brunswick, New Jersey. |
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