Proliferating Hemangioma of Infancy: Successful Treatment with Topical 5% Imiquimod Cream
- 23 May 2005
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Pediatric Dermatology
- Vol. 22 (3) , 254-256
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1470.2005.22318.x
Abstract
Abstract: A 4‐month‐old girl had a proliferating hemangioma of infancy (infantile hemangioma) affecting the chest wall. The lesion had appeared 1 week after birth, demonstrating both superficial and deep components, and was rapidly enlarging. It had become painful and superficially eroded. Treatment with topical 5% imiquimod cream three times a week was associated with signs of involution after 10 days, and complete resolution after 10 weeks of therapy. The treatment was well tolerated.Keywords
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