Acral bullous lichen sclerosus intolerant to UVA-1 successfully treated with narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy

Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2019 Sep;35(5):378-380. doi: 10.1111/phpp.12478. Epub 2019 May 20.

Abstract

Lichen sclerosus (LS) is an uncommon, chronic, lymphocyte-mediated, inflammatory dermatosis characterized by ivory-white patches with scar-like atrophy. Extragenital bullous lichen sclerosus may rarely affect palms and soles, causing severe pain and substantially impairing quality of life. We present the first case of acral bullous lichen sclerosus intolerant to UVA-1 phototherapy successfully treated with low doses of narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy.

Keywords: blister; lichen sclerosus; phototherapy; treatment outcome; ultraviolet therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus* / pathology
  • Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus* / radiotherapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Pain* / pathology
  • Pain* / radiotherapy
  • Quality of Life*
  • Ultraviolet Rays / adverse effects*
  • Ultraviolet Therapy*