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Successful Long-Term Multimodality Management of Facial Lesions in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex in an Adult Patient

Angiofibroma and shagreen patches are common cutaneous manifestations of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and have significant physical and psychological repercussions for patients. Several treatments have been proposed to improve lesions; however, clear treatment guidelines have not yet been presen...

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Published in:Annals of dermatology 2023-11, Vol.35 (s2), p.5243
Main Authors: Ji Yun Seo, Anna Kim, Yoo Sang Baek, Jiehyun Jeon
Format: Article
Language:Korean
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Summary:Angiofibroma and shagreen patches are common cutaneous manifestations of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and have significant physical and psychological repercussions for patients. Several treatments have been proposed to improve lesions; however, clear treatment guidelines have not yet been presented. Thus, we introduce a case of angiofibroma and shagreen patch improved by application of pulsed dye laser, ablative fractional CO 2 laser, and topical rapamycin, and present clinical implications for the treatment of angiofibroma and shagreen patch in TSC.
ISSN:1013-9087
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