Effectiveness of extracorporeal photochemotherapy in the treatment of a case of refractory erosive lichen planus

Abstract

Erosive lichen planus (LP) is characterized by painful, multi-focal erythematous-ulcerative areas affecting mucosal oral and genital areas. Topical therapies are usually ineffective, whereas systemic steroids and immunosuppressive agents are frequently associated with a wide spectrum of side effects. Herein, we presented our positive experience in the treatment of a case of multi-resistant erosive LP with extracorporeal photochemotherapy.

Keywords::

• erosive lichen planus
• extracorporeal photochemotherapy
• treatment

Declaration of interest:

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.