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Fractional CO2 Laser versus Gycolic Acid and Topical Tretinoin in the Treatment of Macular Amyloidosis: A Comparative Study

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Last updated: 01 Jan 2025

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Abstract Background: Macular amyloidosis (MA) is a variant of primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis. Several modalities were used to treat macular amyloidosis with variable results. Aim of Study: To compare the efficacy of fractional CO2 laser versus glycolic acid peeling with topical tretinoin appli-cation in treating macular amyloidosis. Patients and Methods: Twenty five female patients with macular amyloidosis aged between 19-59 years were treated by 4 sessions of fractional CO2 laser on the right side and Glycolic acid (20%) peeling and topical tretinoin 0.025% cream in between the sessions on the left side at 3-week intervals. Clinical improvement in terms of global improvement score was evaluated. Satisfaction grade was also assessed. Results: Both areas showed significant increase in the global improvement scale without significant difference between both areas. Conclusion: Both fractional CO2 Laser and glycolic acid peeling with application of topical tretinoin in between the sessions are effective in the treatment of macular amyloidosis.

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10.21608/mjcu.2021.225238

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fractional CO2 laser, Macular amyloidosis, Glycolic acid, Topical tretinoin

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NAGLAA S. ZAKI, M.D.;

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DINA M. EL-GHAYATI, M.Sc.

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SOLWAN I. EL-SAMANOUDY, M.D.;

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MARWA S. EL-MESIDY, M.D.

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The Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University

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89

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December

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22432

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2021-12-01

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2021-09-16

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2021-12-01

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2,949

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2,952

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0045-3803

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2536-9806

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The Medical Journal of Cairo University

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Fractional CO2 Laser versus Gycolic Acid and Topical Tretinoin in the Treatment of Macular Amyloidosis: A Comparative Study

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22 Jan 2023