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1Department of Dermatology, Acıbadem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey. eseze@yahoo.com
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine
|January 4, 2012
Summary
Photodynamic therapy offers a promising new treatment for acquired perforating dermatosis, a rare skin condition. This case report details successful outcomes in a patient with diabetes mellitus.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Dermatopathology
Background:
- Acquired perforating dermatosis (APD) is a rare skin disorder.
- APD presents with pruritic papules and transepidermal elimination of collagen.
- Effective treatments for APD remain debated, with conventional therapies yielding inconsistent results.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old woman with APD secondary to diabetes mellitus was treated.
- The patient presented with typical APD lesions.
Findings:
- Photodynamic treatment was administered to the patient.
- Excellent clinical results were achieved with photodynamic treatment.
Implications:
- Photodynamic treatment represents a novel and effective therapeutic option for APD.
- This is the first reported case of photodynamic treatment for acquired perforating dermatosis.
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