Keratosis lichenoides chronica: response to photodynamic therapy.
Keratosis lichenoides chronica (KLC) is a rare, acquired disorder of keratinization of unknown aetiology. The disease has a chronic and progressive course and is characterized by a poor response to almost all topical treatments and most systemic regimens. We report the first case of KLC in which there was a marked response in localized areas to photodynamic therapy (PDT) with methyl 5-aminolaevulinic acid (ALA).
Lopez-Navarro
Norberto
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Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, School of Medicine, Malaga, Spain. norbertoln@hotmail.com
Alcaraz
Inmaculada
I
Bosch
Ricardo J
RJ
Tejera
Antonio
A
Herrera
Enrique
E
D000622:Aminolevulinic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D017512:Lichenoid Eruptions / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D000622:Aminolevulinic Acid