Phototherapy as an effective treatment for Majocchi's disease - Case report
An. bras. dermatol
; An. bras. dermatol;90(1): 96-99, Jan-Feb/2015. graf
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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.
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01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Pigmentation Disorders
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Purpura
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PUVA Therapy
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Telangiectasis
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
DERMATOLOGIA
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
Country of publication:
Brazil