title: Epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa showing good response to low-dose thalidomide - a report of two cases.
abstract: Epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa is a rare distinctive variant of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa characterized by intense pruritus, lichenified plaques in linear distribution, and anonychia. It is a difficult condition to treat and causes a great deal of distress. The present authors report two cases showing good response to low-dose thalidomide, with clinical and symptomatic improvement. The exact mechanism of action is not yet clear.
authors: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India.
authors: P S S
authors: PS
authors: Ranugha
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Mohanan
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Chandrashekar
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Basu
authors: D M
authors: DM
authors: Thappa
authors: N G
authors: NG
authors: Rajesh
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004820:Epidermolysis Bullosa / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016108:Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013792:Thalidomide / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D013792:Thalidomide
keywords: epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa; thalidomide