Intralesional corticosteroid treatment of multiple eruptive keratoacanthomas: case report and review of a controversial therapy

Dermatol Surg. 2002 Oct;28(10):954-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1524-4725.2002.02069.x.

Abstract

Background: Use of intralesional corticosteroids in the management of keratoacanthomas has been reported in older literature. Yet this therapy is no longer a commonly considered treatment option.

Objective: To report management of a therapeutically challenging patient with multiple eruptive keratoacanthomas with intralesional corticosteriod treatment to revive awareness of this treatment option.

Methods: A 55-year-old female with frequent episodes of multiple eruptive keratoacanthomas was treated with intralesional corticosteroids and methotrexate.

Results: Intralesional corticosteroids successfully treated eruptive keratoacanthomas with complete regression and minimal scarring within 2-4 weeks.

Conclusion: Despite its limitations, intralesional corticosteroids may have a role in the treatment of select keratoacanthomas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arm
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
  • Glucocorticoids / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intralesional
  • Keratoacanthoma / drug therapy*
  • Leg
  • Methotrexate / therapeutic use
  • Middle Aged
  • Triamcinolone / administration & dosage
  • Triamcinolone / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Triamcinolone
  • Methotrexate