Abstract
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a parasitic infection that can result in scarring, contributing to significant morbidity when a cosmetically sensitive area is involved. We report a case of a 13-year-old boy with cutaneous leishmaniasis involving the face and arm. He was treated with a combination of photodynamic therapy as well as topical amphotericin with a cosmetically satisfying outcome. This combination of noninvasive treatment regimens has not been reported to our knowledge and merits further study in the pediatric population.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 761-763 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Pediatric dermatology |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 2022 |
Keywords
- infestations
- lasers
- pediatrics
- topical therapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Dermatology