title: Topical N-acetylcysteine for the treatment of lamellar ichthyosis: an improved formula.
abstract: Topical N-acetylcysteine is gaining recognition as a useful and safe therapy for lamellar ichthyosis. We report a case of inherited lamellar ichthyosis that showed a good response to treatment with a new formula of N-acetylcysteine cream. With this new formula, which is described in the article in a practical manner, the odor of sulfur was minimized and we obtained excellent adherence to treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Complexo Hospitaladio de Pontevedra, Pontevedra, Spain.
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Davila-Seijo
authors.forename: Angeles
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Flórez
authors.forename: Carmen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Davila-Pousa
authors.forename: Nuria
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: No
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ferreira
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: De la Torre
mesh_terms: D000111:Acetylcysteine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000287:Administration, Topical; D002626:Chemistry, Pharmaceutical / Q000379:methods*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016166:Free Radical Scavengers / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D017490:Ichthyosis, Lamellar / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D016166:Free Radical Scavengers; D000111:Acetylcysteine