Treatment of acquired perforating dermatosis with narrowband ultraviolet B

Cutaneous abnormalities in patients with end stage renal failure on chronic hemodialysis. A study of 458 patients.

“…Acquired perforating dermatitis often occurs in chronic renal failure patients with diabetic nephropathy. 47 Acquired perforating dermatitis is more common in cases of type 1 diabetes than type 2. They are often associated with severe diabetes with degenerative complications and they affect 4.5 to 11% of haemodialysis patients.…”

Acquired Reactive Perforating Collagenosis Successfully Treated with Narrow-band Ultraviolet B

“…UVB (3) and NBUVB (4). These reports suggested that UV light suppressed pruritus, which resulted in the cessation of traumatic stitnulation and healing of the lesions (2,4). However, our patient did not complain of pruritus.…”

Itchy Scaly Bumps on Trunk and Extremities: Answer

“…Light therapy, particularly narrow band UVB, is satisfactorily effective in treating the lesions and pruritis of APD according to several well-described cases. 10 Topical, intradermal, or systemic corticosteroids and retinoids can be helpful and are often used in adjunct to light therapy. Evidence for topical keratolytics, doxycycline, or destructive methods including cryotherapy and excision is less compelling.…”