Photodynamic Therapy, a successful treatment for granular parakeratosis

Granular parakeratosis is characterized by variably hyperkeratotic brownish papules or plaques, mostly found on flexures. Different treatments have been suggested with variable results. We present a series of 3 cases successfully treated with one session of methyl-aminolevulinate photodynamic therapy, showing resolution of the lesions and symptoms within less than 2 weeks, as a potentially new, safe and effective therapeutic option.