Multiple palmar keratoacanthomas treated with acitretin.
A 62-year-old female presented with multiple keratoacanthomas of the palmar aspects of the hands, wrists, and proximal fingers. Surgery or radiation therapy would have caused significant impairment. A 30-day course of 1 mg/kg per day of acitretin led to a complete resolution. Maintenance therapy with 25 mg per day of acitretin was needed to prevent recurrence. The medical treatment of keratoacanthomas is herein discussed as well.
Rosenblum
Gerald A
GA
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D017255:Acitretin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007636:Keratoacanthoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D007641:Keratolytic Agents; D017255:Acitretin