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| Year : 2018 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 114-116 |
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Steroid-induced perilymphatic hypopigmentation: Response to tacrolimus
Sneha Ghunawat1, Rashmi Sarkar2
1 Paras Hospital, Gurugram, India
2 Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Rashmi Sarkar
Venereology and Leprology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
India
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DOI: 10.4103/Pigmentinternational.Pigmentinternational_
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Intralesional steroids are commonly used in dermatological practice. This route of administration has the advantage of minimal side effects. However, other adverse reactions namely local atrophy, ulceration, infections, etc. have been noted. One peculiar side effect following this route of administration “steroid-induced perilymphatic hypopigmentation and atrophy” has been described below. Although this condition repigments spontaneously, the use of tacrolimus to fasten the response has been highlighted in the case report.
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