Successful treatment of hypertrophic lichen planus with betamethasone under occlusion and TCA-peelings.
| Title | Successful treatment of hypertrophic lichen planus with betamethasone under occlusion and TCA-peelings. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2016 |
| Authors | Theodosiou, G., Papageorgiou M., Vakirlis E., & Mandekou-Lefaki I. |
| Journal | Dermatol Ther |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pagination | 338-340 |
| Date Published | 2016 Sep |
| ISSN | 1529-8019 |
| Keywords | Administration, Cutaneous, Betamethasone, Chemexfoliation, Combined Modality Therapy, Female, Glucocorticoids, Humans, Hypertrophy, Keratolytic Agents, Lichen Planus, Middle Aged, Occlusive Dressings, Skin, Treatment Outcome, Trichloroacetic Acid |
| Abstract | Hypertrophic lichen planus (HLP) is a variant of lichen planus characterized by marked epidermal hyperplasia and severe pruritus. We present a case of a female patient with HLP and concomitant primary biliary cirrhosis, which responded to topical therapy with betamethasone under occlusion and TCA-peelings. |
| DOI | 10.1111/dth.12372 |
| Alternate Journal | Dermatol Ther |
| PubMed ID | 27357021 |
