Sustained clinical resolution of acquired epidermodysplasia verruciformis in an immunocompromised patient after discontinuation of oral acitretin with topical imiquimod.
J Drugs Dermatol
; 12(3): 348-9, 2013 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
Increased cases of acquired epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EDV) have been reported in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). With regard to management, there are no randomized controlled trials in either immunocompetent or immunocompromised patients, and only a limited number of anecdotal treatment options. Systemic retinoids, either independently or in combination with other treatment modalities, have been used with limited success, demonstrating transient clinical response and recurrence of lesions after cessation of therapy. We report a case of an HIV-positive patient with acquired EDV who achieved sustained clinical resolution even after discontinuation of oral acitretin by applying topical imiquimod to prevent recurrence of his lesions.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Epidermodisplasia Verruciforme
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Huésped Inmunocomprometido
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Acitretina
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Aminoquinolinas
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Drugs Dermatol
Asunto de la revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos