Ann Dermatol.  2003 Sep;15(3):110-112. 10.5021/ad.2003.15.3.110.

A Case of Xanthoma Disseminatum Treated with CO2 Laser Vaporization and High Dose Steroid

• Lee JD
• You CE
• Cho SH

• KMID: 2362395
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2003.15.3.110

Abstract

Xanthoma disseminatum (XD) is one of cutaneous nonhistiocytosis X, and characterized by multiple, widely distributed red, brown, yellowish papules and nodules that tend to coalesce. We present a case of XD with characteristic clinical findings and treated with the combination therapy of COz laser vaporization and high dose steroid.

Keyword

Xanthoma disseminatum; CO��laser; Steroid

MeSH Terms

Histiocytosis, Non-Langerhans-Cell*
Laser Therapy
Lasers, Gas*
Volatilization*
Xanthomatosis*