| A case of Schamberg's disease responding dramatically to PUVA treatment. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18353090 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pigmented purpuric dermatoses are a group of chronic, recurrent disorders characterized by purpuric lesions mainly involving the lower extremities. Their etiology is unknown. Treatment options are limited and none of them have proven benefit. Phototherapy has been reported to be effective in a small number of patients in the literature. We present a case of Schamberg's disease showing a dramatic response to psoralen plus ultraviolet A therapy and discuss the current therapeutic options focusing mainly on phototherapy. We believe that phototherapy is a valuable alternative, especially for patients with long-standing and widespread pigmented purpuric dermatitis. |
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Authors:
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Dilek Seckin; Zuleyha Yazici; Asli Senol; Zeynep Demircay |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine Volume: 24 ISSN: 1600-0781 ISO Abbreviation: Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed Publication Date: 2008 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-20 Completed Date: 2008-04-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9013641 Medline TA: Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed Country: Denmark |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 95-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey. seckin_dilek@yahoo.com |
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Adult Diagnosis, Differential Female Humans PUVA Therapy* Pigmentation Disorders / diagnosis*, drug therapy*, pathology |
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