Multiple keratoacanthomas: a case report with evidence of regression with thymic hormone

Br J Dermatol. 1991 May;124(5):479-82. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1991.tb00630.x.

Abstract

A case of multiple keratoacanthomas (KAs) arising on sun-damaged skin in a 63-year-old male is reported. The patient showed a moderate elevation of the T-helper/T-suppressor ratio. Therapy with thymic hormone appeared to improve the condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Agricultural Workers' Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Agricultural Workers' Diseases / immunology
  • Agricultural Workers' Diseases / pathology
  • Humans
  • Keratoacanthoma / drug therapy*
  • Keratoacanthoma / immunology
  • Keratoacanthoma / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Skin / pathology
  • T-Lymphocyte Subsets / immunology
  • Thymus Hormones / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Thymus Hormones