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Trichodysplasia Spinulosa in a 7-Year-Old Boy Managed Using Physical Extraction of Keratin Spicules.
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Pediatric dermatology [Pediatr Dermatol] 2017 Mar; Vol. 34 (2), pp. e74-e76. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Dec 19. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Trichodysplasia spinulosa (TS) is an uncommon skin disease characterized by a folliculocentric papular eruption and keratin spine formation, classically appearing on the central face and ears. It occurs in immunosuppressed patients and is linked to a viral etiology. Diagnostic tests including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) are available for detection of the TS-associated polyomavirus. Effective treatment options include topical cidofovir and oral valganciclovir. We present a case diagnosed using PCR with skin scrapings and treated using physical extraction of the keratin spicules. Significant improvement was noted, suggesting a safe, cost-effective treatment alternative.<br /> (© 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1525-1470
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Pediatric dermatology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27990673
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.13045