Treatment of reticular erythematous mucinosis with a large dose of ultraviolet B radiation and steroid impregnated tape.
To date, there are no successful treatments for reticular erythematous mucinosis (REM) other than antimalarial drugs such as chloroquine; these have many adverse side effects and are prohibited for use in Japan. We report a case of REM improved by a large dose of ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation and a steroid impregnated tape. The large dose of UVB radiation improved the erythema after 5 weeks. Application of steroid impregnated tape to a lesion where a large dose of UVB had been given produced an additive clinical effect. UVB radiation and steroid impregnated tape are considered to be effective treatments for REM.
Yamazaki
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S
Department of Dermatology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, School of Medicine, Japan.
Katayama
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I
Kurumaji
Y
Y
Yokozeki
H
H
Nishioka
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K
D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004890:Erythema / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017520:Mucinoses / Q000628:therapy*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D013256:Steroids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy
D013256:Steroids