Effectiveness of extracorporeal photochemotherapy in the treatment of a case of refractory erosive lichen planus

J Dermatolog Treat. 2010 Mar;21(2):119-21. doi: 10.1080/09546630902991468.

Abstract

Erosive lichen planus (LP) is characterized by painful, multi-focal erythematous-ulcerative areas affecting mucosal oral and genital areas. Topical therapies are usually ineffective, whereas systemic steroids and immunosuppressive agents are frequently associated with a wide spectrum of side effects. Herein, we presented our positive experience in the treatment of a case of multi-resistant erosive LP with extracorporeal photochemotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lichen Planus / drug therapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Photopheresis*