Epidermodysplasia verruciformis with severe hands and feet deformity successfully treated by surgical excision

Abstract

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Erfolgreiche symptomatische Therapie einer Epidermodysplasia verruciformis mit Imiquimod 5% Creme

“…In Fällen schwerer vegetierender Varianten der EV kann eine chirurgische Intervention versucht werden [3]. Imiquimod ist in Deutschland zur topischen Behandlung von äußerlichen Condylomata acuminata, superfiziellen Basalzellkarzinomen sowie nicht hyperkeratotischen aktinischen Keratosen zugelassen, sofern andere Therapieoptionen kontraindiziert oder weniger geeignet sind.…”

“…Abb 3. 8 Zunahme des Erythems und Entwicklung von schmerzhaften Erosionen in den mit Imiquimod 5% Creme behandelten Arealen nach 8 Wochen Therapie…”

Viral diseases

“…557 These cases may be linked to the unmasking or growth of EV-HPV strains, or the possession of a haplotype that represents susceptibility alleles to EV-HPVs. 561 Some of the cases are familial. 558 EV usually begins in infancy or childhood.…”

Corrigendum

“…In the above mentioned artilce 1 the corresponding author email address was given incorrectly. The correct email address is fangf1964@yahoo.com.cn.…”