We describe a case of severed and steroid-resistant limbal vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) with deficient stem cells, papillary hypertrophies, its pattern management topical eye drops tacrolimus (TAC) interferon alpha-2b (IFN- ∝ 2b) . The present study is report and review the literature. A woman aged 20 years complaint decreased vision, ocular surface burning, photophobia in both e...

complications, such as post-extubation laryngeal edema, and to reduce the need for reintubation [1,2]. In this issue, Lee et al. [3] show that topical steroid gargle with 0.05% dexamethasone solution is effective at lowering the severity of postoperative throat discomfort. Preoperative steroid loading is also regarded as essential for managing patients with adrenal insufficiency undergoing surg...

dilated fundus examination findings were normal. Blood studies were negative for antinuclear antibodies and rheumatoid factors and showed a normal complete blood count and negative angiotensin-converting enzyme levels. We diagnosed bilateral atypical Cogan syndrome in the patient. The bilateral iritis resolved with cycloplegics and topical steroid drops. The patient has been referred for a coch...

PURPOSE To compare the efficacy and costs of circumcision versus topical treatment using a prospective pharmacoeconomic protocol. MATERIALS AND METHODS We treated 59 patients (3-10 years of age) randomized into two groups: 29 underwent an 8-week course of topical treatment with 0.2% betamethasone-hyaluronidase cream twice a day; and 30 underwent circumcision. Topical treatment success was def...

Background: Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune bullous disorder that is fatal if left untreated. High dose systemic corticosteroids are the basis of therapy. The addition of immunosuppressive agents has improved the disease outcome and reduced the required corticosteroid dose and related toxicity. Mycophenolate mofetil is increasingly used as a steroid-sparing agent in immunotherapy of PV...

OBJECTIVE To review the current literature regarding the medical treatment of oral lichen planus (OLP). DATA SOURCES PubMed on-line Medline data searches were carried out for the years 1966-1998 to identify reports on therapy of OLP. METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION Single case reports or open trials were included if they covered new therapeutic approaches or suggested significant modifications o...

Recalcitrant gingival erythematous lichen planus lesions comprise a considerable therapeutic problem. This case of chronic desquamative gingivitis in a 25-year-old woman with erosive oral lichen planus was treated with topical and systemic corti-costeroid administration, followed by placement of a free gingival graft on right upper quadrant. Although recurrence of the lesions was observed follo...