Perilesional linear atrophic streaks associated with intralesional corticosteroid injections in a psoriatic plaque.

نویسندگان

  • A K Gupta
  • J E Rasmussen
چکیده

Perilymphatic atrophy can be a complication of intralesional corticosteroid injections given for the treatment of conditions such as psoriasis, alopecia areata, and keloids, and intraarticular corticosteroid injections given in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. It may become manifest as perilesional linear, depigmented, atrophic streaks, which are usually most prominent in patients with dark-colored skin.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Pediatric dermatology

دوره 4 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1987