Intensive local thermotherapy cleared extensive viral warts in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Int J Hyperthermia
; 31(1): 5-7, 2015 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
A variety of medications and procedures are available for the treatment of warts, but it appeared the treatment response in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients is poor. It is necessary to investigate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of local thermotherapy for extensive viral warts. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A SLE patient on systemic steroid developed extensive viral warts on both her hands and feet for months. She had a high score of SLE Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI), up to 30, and was extensively treated with high and prolonged dosage of corticosteroid and intermittent use of cyclophosphamide. We applied local hyperthermia at 44 °C on a target lesion for 30 min on days 1, 2, 3, 17, 18, a protocol which has been successfully used in treating viral warts. There was no sign of clinical response in a 3-month follow-up. Then we treated the patient on a once-a-week protocol.RESULT:
All the lesions cleared in ten weeks and there was no sign of recurrence.CONCLUSION:
This observation suggests that more intensive local hyperthermia is required for clearing viral warts in SLE.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Verrugas
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Dermatoses do Pé
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Hipertermia Induzida
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Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Hyperthermia
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China