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Treatment of stasis dermatitis using aminaphtone: a case series

José Maria Pereira de Godoy1

  • 1The Angiology and Vascular Surgery Service of the Medicine School in São José do Rio Preto, FAMERP, Rua Floriano Peixoto 2950, São Paulo, Zip code 15010-020, Brazil. godoyjmp@riopreto.com.br.

Journal of Medical Case Reports
|September 3, 2010
PubMed

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Aminaphtone effectively treated stasis purpura in four patients over one year. The treatment resolved brown patches associated with this vascular condition without new lesions appearing.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Stasis purpura is a frequent clinical observation.
  • It is associated with underlying vascular changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of aminaphtone in treating stasis purpura.

Main Methods:

  • A case series of four Caucasian patients with stasis purpura was treated with aminaphtone.
  • Treatment duration was approximately one year.

Main Results:

  • All four patients experienced complete resolution of stasis purpura lesions.
  • No new lesions or adverse effects were reported during the treatment period.

Conclusions:

  • Aminaphtone represents a potential new therapeutic option for stasis purpura.
  • This treatment is particularly relevant when capillary fragility is a contributing factor.
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