Abstract

Lichen amyloidosis (LA) is a type of primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis clinically characterized by persistent pruritic, hyperkeratotic papules commonly distributed on the shins and histopathologically characterized by amyloid deposits in the papillary dermis. The condition is difficult to treat though various treatment modalities have been tried. We report a case of LA treated successfully with Fractional ablative 2,940 nm Erbium: YAG Laser treatment. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first documented report of the successful use of fractional ablative laser in the treatment of LA.

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Authors

Anitha B, Mysore V

Institution

Venkat Charmalaya-Centre for Advanced Dermatology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Source

Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery 5:2 2012 Apr pg 141-3

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

23060710