Papulonecrotic tuberculid. Necessity of long-term triple regimens.
Eleven cases of papulonecrotic tuberculid (PNT) were seen at the Institute of Dermatology, Bangkok, over a 2-year period (1985 to 1986). The diagnosis was supported clinically by symmetric, scattered, papulopustular necrotic lesions, healed with atrophic scars; strongly positive tuberculin test; histopathologic findings; and a rapid improvement after antituberculous therapy. Despite multiple-drug therapy, three cases had recurrences after discontinuation of treatment. Long-term treatment is recommended for the treatment of PNT.
Kullavanijaya
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Institute of Dermatology, Bangkok, Thailand.
Sirimachan
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Suwantaroj
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004977:Ethambutol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007538:Isoniazid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D012008:Recurrence; D013307:Streptomycin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013997:Time Factors; D014382:Tuberculosis, Cutaneous / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology
D000995:Antitubercular Agents; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004977:Ethambutol; D007538:Isoniazid; D013307:Streptomycin