PUVA therapy in lichen aureus.
Lichen aureus is one of the subtypes of a rare group of diseases, pigmented purpuric dermatoses. The natural course of the disease is slow evolution and slow resolution. Treatment is generally limited. We report a case of lichen aureus that responded dramatically to photochemotherapy (PUVA).
Ling
T C
TC
Leeds General Infirmary, United Kingdom.
Goulden
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V
Goodfield
M J
MJ
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017512:Lichenoid Eruptions / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D011701:PUVA Therapy; D011693:Purpura / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome