Keratosis lichenoides chronica: Response to photodynamic therapy

Keratosis lichenoides chronica (KLC) is a rare, acquired disorder of keratinization of unknown aetiology. The disease has a chronic and progressive course and is characterized by a poor response to almost all topical treatments and most systemic regimens. We report the first case of KLC in which the...

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Published in:Journal of Dermatological Treatment 2008, Vol.19 (2), p.124-125
Main Authors: Lopez-Navarro, Norberto, Alcaraz, Inmaculada, Bosch, Ricardo J., Tejera, Antonio, Herrera, Enrique
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Keratosis lichenoides
photodynamic therapy
treatment
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Summary:Keratosis lichenoides chronica (KLC) is a rare, acquired disorder of keratinization of unknown aetiology. The disease has a chronic and progressive course and is characterized by a poor response to almost all topical treatments and most systemic regimens. We report the first case of KLC in which there was a marked response in localized areas to photodynamic therapy (PDT) with methyl 5-aminolaevulinic acid (ALA).
ISSN:0954-6634
1471-1753
DOI:10.1080/09546630701713519