Acitretin an Additional Treatment Option for Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa: A Case Report
- Author:
Dy Win Low
;
Adawiyah Jamil
;
Norazirah Md Nor
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa;
elephantiasis;
acitretin
- From:Malaysian Journal of Dermatology
2017;38(June):79-82
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa occurs due to chronic lymphedema, characterized by cutaneous
changes consisting of papillomatous, verrucous, and hyperkerototic lesions. Treatment of
elephantiasis nostras verrucosa is challenging and results are often disappointing. We report our
experience with a patient who was successfully treated with oral acitretin.
