Widespread lichen planus pigmentosus in a 32-year-old Filipino male treated with low dose isotretinoin and topical tacrolimus
Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society
;
: 122-124, 2020.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-882005
ABSTRACT
@#INTRODUCTION:
Lichen Planus Pigmentosus (LPP) is a pigmentary disorder of unknown etiology, presenting with CASE REPORT We report a case of a 32-year-old healthy male with widespread lichen planus pigmentosus, treated with clobetasol dipropionate 0.05% ointment, tacrolimus 0.1% ointment, and lowdose isotretinoin (0.1 to 0.2 mkd) showing a decrease in the progression and hyperpigmentation of patches and plaques after six months.CONCLUSION:
Based on our case and recent studies, low-dose oral isotretinoin, in combination with topical tacrolimus and topical corticosteroids, may show promising outcomes in treating cases of widespread lichen planus pigmentosus.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pigmentation
/
Isotretinoin
/
Dermoscopy
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
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