Intractable prurigo nodularis successfully treated with combination therapy with a newly developed excimer laser and topical steroids

Dermatol Online J. 2014 Jun 15;20(6):13030/qt9xp4640d.

Abstract

Prurigo nodularis (PN) is an eruption of lichenified or excoriated nodules related to intractable pruritus. A few reports have shown that a 308-nm excimer lamp/laser (EL) is effective for intractable PN. Herein, we report on two cases of intractable prurigo nodularis successfully treated with a new EL equipped with a filter to cut wavelengths shorter than 297 nm. Because this newly developed EL yields a therapeutic effect with low cumulative dosages of UV and a lower risk of DNA damage, it can be a new treatment option for intractable PN.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Administration, Topical
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
  • Adult
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Lasers, Excimer / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Prurigo / drug therapy*
  • Prurigo / surgery*

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Immunosuppressive Agents