Improvement in palmoplantar keratoderma–congenital alopecia type 2 treated with topical simvastatin–cholesterol ointment

We report the successful treatment of two patients with palmoplantar keratoderma–congenital alopecia type 2 (PPKCA2) using topical compound ointment containing 2% simvastatin and 2% cholesterol.

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British Journal of Dermatology
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2024-10-25
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https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljae423
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Skin and Cellular Biology Research
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Improvement in palmoplantar keratoderma–congenital alopecia type 2 treated with topical simvastatin–cholesterol ointment

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Improvement in palmoplantar keratoderma–congenital alopecia type 2 treated with topical simvastatin–cholesterol ointment

Zhimiao Lin, Sixia Hu, Qian Li, Huijun Wang, Fang Yang, Wanting Luo
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Abstract

We report the successful treatment of two patients with palmoplantar keratoderma–congenital alopecia type 2 (PPKCA2) using topical compound ointment containing 2% simvastatin and 2% cholesterol.

British Journal of DermatologyVol. 192(3)
Chinese PLA General Hospital (CN), Southern University of Science and Technology (CN), National Clinical Research (US), Southern Medical University (CN)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 81%
Skin and Cellular Biology Research
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