title: Calcinosis cutis in juvenile dermatomyositis responsive to aluminum hydroxide treatment.
abstract: Calcinosis cutis is a frequent complication of juvenile dermatomyositis; however, its treatment remains unsatisfactory. We report a case of calcinosis cutis in juvenile dermatomyositis which was successfully treated with oral aluminum hydroxide. Almost complete clearing of calcinosis was observed after 8 months of therapy. There were no adverse effects from therapy. Aluminum hydroxide is worth trying in treating calcinosis cutis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Kagawa Medical School, Japan.
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authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nakagawa
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authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Takaiwa
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000536:Aluminum Hydroxide / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D003882:Dermatomyositis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000536:Aluminum Hydroxide; D008775:Methylprednisolone