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[Keratosis lichenoides chronica].

C Elbracht, A F Wolf, E Landes

Zeitschrift Fur Hautkrankheiten

|May 15, 1983

Summary

This case report shows that a combination of retinoids and photochemotherapy effectively treated keratosis lichenoides chronica. This therapy offers a promising option for managing this rare skin condition.

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Therapeutic Research

Background:

Keratosis lichenoides chronica (KLC) is a rare, chronic inflammatory skin disorder.
Limited treatment options exist for KLC, often necessitating exploration of novel therapeutic strategies.

Observation:

A single patient diagnosed with keratosis lichenoides chronica presented with significant dermatological manifestations.
The patient's condition was refractory to previous monotherapies.

Findings:

The patient exhibited a substantial clinical improvement following a combined treatment regimen.
This regimen integrated systemic retinoids with photochemotherapy (psoralen plus ultraviolet A radiation).

Implications:

Combined retinoid and photochemotherapy demonstrates potential efficacy in managing keratosis lichenoides chronica.
This therapeutic approach may offer a viable treatment alternative for patients with recalcitrant KLC.

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