Topical Diltiazem in the Management of Cutaneous Leiomyoma–Associated Pain: Evaluation With a Cold‐Provocation Test

Cutaneous leiomyomas can cause severe pain that may be spontaneous or stimulus-evoked, and is commonly exacerbated by cold exposure, mechanical pressure/touch, or stress. We report a patient with genetically confirmed hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer (HLRCC) in whom topical diltiazem 2% was associated with reduced pain, assessed using a controlled cold-provocation test and validated pain scores. This brief report suggests that topical diltiazem may be a useful symptomatic option and supports further evaluation.

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Australasian Journal of Dermatology
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2026-02-09
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https://doi.org/10.1111/ajd.70060
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Soft tissue tumors and treatment
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Topical Diltiazem in the Management of Cutaneous Leiomyoma–Associated Pain: Evaluation With a Cold‐Provocation Test

Samet Öner, Ceylan Avcı, Arzu Avcı
Australasian Journal of Dermatology
Soft tissue tumors and treatment
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Topical Diltiazem in the Management of Cutaneous Leiomyoma–Associated Pain: Evaluation With a Cold‐Provocation Test

Samet Öner, Ceylan Avcı, Arzu Avcı
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Cutaneous leiomyomas can cause severe pain that may be spontaneous or stimulus-evoked, and is commonly exacerbated by cold exposure, mechanical pressure/touch, or stress. We report a patient with genetically confirmed hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer (HLRCC) in whom topical diltiazem 2% was associated with reduced pain, assessed using a controlled cold-provocation test and validated pain scores. This brief report suggests that topical diltiazem may be a useful symptomatic option and supports further evaluation.

Australasian Journal of Dermatology
Izmir University (TR), Dokuz Eylül University (TR)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 64%
Soft tissue tumors and treatment
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Topical Diltiazem in the Management of Cutaneous Leiomyoma–Associated Pain: Evaluation With a Cold‐Provocation Test — Samet Öner, Ceylan Avcı, et al. · Australasian Journal of Dermatology (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS