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Ozlem Karabudak1, Bilal Dogan, Oktey Taskapan
1Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Department of Dermatology, Camlica Campus, Istanbul, Turkey. okarabudak@yahoo.com
The Journal of Dermatology
|November 1, 2006
Summary
Eosinophilic cellulitis, also known as Wells' syndrome, is a rare skin condition. This report details a case with unusual annular lesions successfully treated with low-dose cyclosporine A.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
Background:
- Eosinophilic cellulitis (Wells' syndrome) is a rare inflammatory skin condition with unknown causes.
- It typically presents as itchy, red plaques resembling cellulitis, with characteristic dermal eosinophilic infiltration and
- flame figures
- histologically.
Observation:
- This case report describes a patient presenting with atypical annular and semicircular lesions of eosinophilic cellulitis.
- The patient exhibited a unique clinical manifestation not commonly associated with this condition.
Findings:
- The patient's annular and semicircular eosinophilic cellulitis responded successfully to treatment with low-dose cyclosporine A.
- This suggests cyclosporine A as a potential therapeutic option for refractory or atypical presentations.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of the clinical spectrum of eosinophilic cellulitis.
- It highlights the efficacy of low-dose cyclosporine A in managing unusual variants of Wells' syndrome, offering a new treatment avenue.
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