Confluent and reticulate papillomatosis: response to topical calcipotriol

Bayramgurler D., Apaydin R., Bilen N., Muezzinoglu B.

JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT, cilt.11, sa.2, ss.109-111, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 11 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2000
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/09546630050517513
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.109-111
  • Kocaeli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Confluent and reticulate papillomatosis of Gougerot and Carteaud (CRP) is a rare dermatosis that is probably a disorder of keratinization. Calcipotriol, a vitamin D analogue, regulates Keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation. We describe a 21 year old woman who was diagnosed as having CRP and was treated with topical calcipotriol ointment twice daily, A marked clinical improvement was achieved after 2 months of treatment. In conclusion we suggest that topical calcipotriol, when used at a safe dose, is a ligitamate treatment for CRP and offers an alternative to oral vitamin A.