Uso da limeciclina associada com o peróxido de benzoíla no tratamento da hipomelanose macular progressiva: Um estudo prospectivo

Abstract

Progressive macular hypomelanosis is a dermatosis of uncertain etiology. The participation of Propionibacterium acnes has been suggested in view of the response achieved following therapy with drugs that are active against this bacterium. This report describes a series of thirteen patients with progressive macular hypomelanosis who were treated with an association of lymecycline and benzoyl peroxide over a three-month period. Response to treatment was excellent and the positive results were maintained during the entire follow up period. © 2010 by Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia.