A case of facial atrophic sarcoidosis in an adolescent, successfully treated with the combination of prednisone and hydroxychloroquine.

Authors :: Zhu X
Sun J
Source :: Anais brasileiros de dermatologia [An Bras Dermatol] 2020 May - Jun; Vol. 95 (3), pp. 340-342. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Mar 19.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder of unknown aetiology. Cutaneous involvement occurs in up to 30% of patients and skin findings are often the initial presenting symptom. The facial atrophic form of sarcoidosis without associated ulceration in adolescents has rarely been described in the literature. We report a case of 13-year-old male patient with a facial atrophic sarcoidosis who was successfully treated with the combination of prednisone and hydroxychloroquine.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia. Published by Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Adolescent
Biopsy
Drug Therapy, Combination
Facial Dermatoses pathology
Granuloma drug therapy
Granuloma pathology
Humans
Male
Sarcoidosis pathology
Treatment Outcome
Anti-Inflammatory Agents administration & dosage
Facial Dermatoses drug therapy
Hydroxychloroquine administration & dosage
Prednisone administration & dosage
Sarcoidosis drug therapy

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