Inflammatory Linear Verrucous Epidermal Nevus.
- Author:
Jung Bock LEE
;
Young Keun KIM
;
Su Chan KIM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Arm;
Etretinate;
Female;
Humans;
Lost to Follow-Up;
Nevus, Sebaceous of Jadassohn*;
Pruritus;
Sensation;
Skin;
Thorax;
Tretinoin
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1980;18(4):321-325
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We report a case of inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus which was treated with an aromatic analog of vitamin A acid, Ro 10-9359, with significant effect, The patient is a 17-year-old woman who has had linear verrucous patches involving the entire length of the extensor surface of the right arm, right scapular area and anterior upper part of the right chest with persistent itching sensation of 10 years' duration. The patient was treated with oral Ro 10-9359 75mg daily, and showed marked improvement of the skin lesions after seven days of treatment, but the patient was lost to follow up.
