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Lasers in Medical Science
Published in: Lasers in Medical Science 5/2021

01-07-2021 | CO2 Laser | Brief Report

Treatment of lichen amyloidosis with fractional CO2 laser and topical steroid: a preliminary study of 10 cases

Authors: Meiling Wang, Yan Lin, Weizhi Wu, Yongmei Yu, Xiaodong Liu, Xiaoyuan Gao, Huaxu Liu

Published in: Lasers in Medical Science | Issue 5/2021

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The primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis (PLCA) is characterized by the extracellular deposition of amyloid proteins in previously normal skin without systematic involvement [1]. The main subtypes of PLCA have been identified, which comprises lichen amyloidosis (LA), macular amyloidosis (MA), and nodular amyloidosis (NA). Additionally, the combined appearance of different subtypes will occur [2, 3]. Lichen amyloidosis (LA), the most common form of PLCA, presents with localized or rarely generalized, hyperpigmented macules or papules, which is usually located on the shins, calves, dorsal feet, forearms, or thighs [4, 5] with severe pruritus. And LA is reported to commonly present with MA lesions. Etiopathology and causal factors of LA have not been fully elucidated. And LA is considered to be related to heredity, long-term friction stimulation, EB virus infection, environment, and other factors [6]. …
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Metadata
Title
Treatment of lichen amyloidosis with fractional CO2 laser and topical steroid: a preliminary study of 10 cases
Authors
Meiling Wang
Yan Lin
Weizhi Wu
Yongmei Yu
Xiaodong Liu
Xiaoyuan Gao
Huaxu Liu
Publication date
01-07-2021
Publisher
Springer London
Published in
Lasers in Medical Science / Issue 5/2021
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Electronic ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-020-03188-8

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