title: Phototherapy as an effective treatment for Majocchi's disease--case report.
abstract: Pigmented purpuric dermatoses are chronic and relapsing disorders characterized by a symmetrical rash of petechial and pigmentary macules, mainly confined to the lower limbs. Purpura annularis telangiectodes of Majocchi is a less common variant of Pigmented purpuric dermatoses characterized by punctate telangiectatic macules progressing to annular, hyperpigmented patches with central clearing and infrequent atrophy. A 12 year-old girl presented with asymptomatic round to oval reddish brown macules, present symmetrically over her lower and upper limbs for 3 years. Few lesions were annular in shape. Biopsy from the lesion was compatible with Pigmented purpuric dermatoses. On the basis of clinical and histopathological findings, a diagnosis of Purpura annularis telangiectodes of Majocchi was made. The patient began phototherapy thrice a week and showed excellent response.
authors: Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Employees' State Insurance, New Delhi, India.
authors: Tapan Kumar
authors: TK
authors: Dhali
authors: Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Employees' State Insurance, New Delhi, India.
authors: Monica
authors: M
authors: Chahar
authors: Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Employees' State Insurance, New Delhi, India.
authors: Mohammad Asad
authors: MA
authors: Haroon
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D011701:PUVA Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D011693:Purpura / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome