Lichen Scleromyxoedema: Rare Disorder, Excellent Response to Steroid Pulse and PUVA Therapy: A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Lichen is a rare, chronic, progressive, fibro-mucinous disorder of unknown etiology characterized by numerous waxy lichenoid papuloplaques with extensive thickening and hardening of skin in the absence of thyroid disease. It involves the skin of face, trunk, forearms and hands. Characteristic cutaneous involvement is associated with fibroblast proliferation and mucin deposition in upper dermis, monoclonal gammopathy and systemic multi-organ involvement and can be fatal. Despite anecdotal reports of success with various agents, no satisfactory treatment is currently available. We report a 41 year old male with Lichen scleromyxoedema who responded excellently to weekly dexamethasone pulse and PUVA therapy.
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Dr Ghanshyam Verma
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