Acantholytic Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Associated with Imiquimod 3.75% Application
Joint Authors
Atanaskova Mesinkovska, Natasha
Sood, Apra
Bergfeld, Wilma
Dawes, Danyelle
Source
Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Imiquimod is an immunomodulator with both antitumor and antiviral properties.
It is currently available in two cream formulations as Aldara (imiquimod 5%) and the newly approved Zyclara (imiquimod 3.75%).
Imiquimod has been associated with localized erythema, crusting, and scaling at the site of application.
However, more severe generalized skin eruptions including erythema multiforme, psoriasis, and hyperpigmentation have been described.
The newly approved imiquimod 3.75% cream is a presumably safer alternative due to its lower concentration.
This paper describes the development of generalized acantholytic pityriasis rubra pilaris after the treatment of an actinic keratosis on the forehead with imiquimod 3.75% cream.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Atanaskova Mesinkovska, Natasha& Dawes, Danyelle& Sood, Apra& Bergfeld, Wilma. 2011. Acantholytic Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Associated with Imiquimod 3.75% Application. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Atanaskova Mesinkovska, Natasha…[et al.]. Acantholytic Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Associated with Imiquimod 3.75% Application. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Atanaskova Mesinkovska, Natasha& Dawes, Danyelle& Sood, Apra& Bergfeld, Wilma. Acantholytic Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris Associated with Imiquimod 3.75% Application. Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-470088
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-470088