Two Cases of Linear Scleroderma 'En Coup de Sabre' Treated with Polymethylmethacrylate Microspheres (PMMA-NewPlastic(R)).
- Author:
Jeong Hoon PARK
1
;
Du Jin OH
;
Seung Hoon KANG
;
Seon Wook HWANG
;
Si Hyung CHO
;
Sung Wook PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Inje University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea. alopark@paran.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
En coup de sabre;
Polymethylmethacrylate microspheres
- MeSH:
Depression;
Forehead;
Humans;
Microspheres*;
Polymethyl Methacrylate*;
Scalp;
Scleroderma, Localized*;
Skin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(4):512-514
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Localized scleroderma is a disease of unknown origin and is characterized by circumscribed sclerotic skin changes. When occurring in a linear pattern, it is called linear scleroderma. 'En coup de sabre' is a subtype of linear scleroderma which is characterized by band-like, ivory-colored depressions on the frontoparietal scalp region. Several treatment modalities have been used. However, they have not been effective or safe. We report our experience of two patients with 'en coup de sabre' on the forehead, who were treated successfully with polymethylmethacrylate microspheres (PMMA-NewPlastic(R)).
