Calcinosis Cutis in Juvenile Dermatomyositis Responsive to Aluminum Hydroxide Treatment
- 1 September 1993
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in The Journal of Dermatology
- Vol. 20 (9) , 558-560
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1346-8138.1993.tb01338.x
Abstract
Calcinosis cutis is a frequent complication of juvenile dermatomyositis; however, its treatment remains unsatisfactory. We report a case of calcinosis cutis in juvenile dermatomyositis which was successfully treated with oral aluminum hydroxide. Almost complete clearing of calcinosis was observed after 8 months of therapy. There were no adverse effects from therapy. Aluminum hydroxide is worth trying in treating calcinosis cutis.Keywords
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