Dual treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis with topical amphotericin B and photodynamic therapy in a pediatric patient. Issue 5 (30th May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Knapp, Calvin; Vaz, Louise; Onoday, Heather; Small, Alison
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 39:Issue 5(2022)
• Page Start: 761
• Page End: 763
• Publication Date: 2022-05-30
• Subjects: infestations -- lasers -- pediatrics -- topical therapy; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.15042
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

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.