A Case of Generalized Granuloma Annulare Controlled by Isotretinoin.
- Author:
Hyung Dong KIM
1
;
Chan Hyuk PARK
;
Sung Yul LEE
;
Jong Suk LEE
;
Moon Kyun CHO
;
Kyu Uang WHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Seoul, Korea. topdoctor@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Generalized granuloma annulare;
Isotretinoin
- MeSH:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones;
Chlorambucil;
Dapsone;
Granuloma Annulare*;
Granuloma*;
Humans;
Hydroxychloroquine;
Isotretinoin*;
Niacinamide;
Vitamin E;
Vitamins
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(8):995-997
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Generalized granuloma annulare (GGA) is an uncommon type of granuloma annulare. It is frequently characterized by chronicity and unresponsiveness to a number of therapeutic modalities. A variety of systemic treatment modalities for GGA have been tried, including PUVA, dapsone, hydroxychloroquine, systemic corticosteroids, niacinamide, vitamin E and chlorambucil. However, their efficacy was not very encouraging. We present a case of GGA which showed a satisfactory response to isotretinoin. To conclude, isotretinoin may be considered as treatment for GGA in patients with unacceptable cosmetic disfigurements or symptoms.
