title: Unusual localization of lichen amyloidosus. Topical treatment with dimethylsulfoxide.
abstract: An unusual localization of lichen amyloidosus in a patient with IgG k benign monoclonal gammopathy is reported. After topical treatment with dimethylsulfoxide the lesions improved, but histological examination still showed amyloid deposits.
authors.affiliation: Department of Experimental Dermatology, University School of Medicine, Palermo, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pravatà
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pinto
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bosco
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Noto
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aricò
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D002081:Buttocks; D004121:Dimethyl Sulfoxide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D004121:Dimethyl Sulfoxide