Wei L, Yu L, Zou L, Ma L. Inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus in groin and labia with claudication: Successfully treated with photodynamic therapy.
Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2024;
45:103970. [PMID:
38215957 DOI:
10.1016/j.pdpdt.2024.103970]
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Abstract
SIGNIFICANCE
Inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus (ILVEN) is an uncommon type of epidermal nevus and is refractory to therapy. We report the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for treating ILVEN with claudication in a young girl.
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
We thank the patient for granting permission to publish this information.
APPROACH
Aminolaevulinic Acid Hydrochloride (ALA) photodynamic therapy (PDT) was applied six times in 1-month interval.
RESULTS
Most lesions and pruritus have subsided markedly, with mild scarring and a marked reduction in claudication.
CONCLUSIONS
ALA PDT might be an effective and promising treatment for ILVEN in the future.
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