Combining Isotretinoin and Topical Cholesterol/Atorvastatin in the Treatment of Linear Porokeratosis: A Case Report.
Cureus(2023)
摘要
Linear porokeratosis (LP) is an epidermal keratinization disorder manifesting in the form of annular plaques with an atrophic center and hyperkeratotic margins. Although rare, LP carries a significant risk of skin cancer. Histological examination usually reveals the cornoid lamella, a parakeratosis column visualized in the outer layer of the epidermis. First-line treatment of LP is retinoids. However, the effects of combination therapy of isotretinoin and topical statins on LP are not well-understood. Herein, we attempted treatment with both isotretinoin and 2% cholesterol/atorvastatin ointment, with considerable improvement observed using the former but not the latter. These findings suggest that 2% topical cholesterol/atorvastatin treatment may not carry any additional benefits, even if used alongside retinoids. Further studies are needed to assess the potential effects of statins on LP.
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isotretinoin,topical cholesterol/atorvastatin,linear porokeratosis
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