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Case Report

Resolution of painful trichodysplasia spinulosa with topical cidofovir: case report

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Article: 2328180 | Received 13 Feb 2024, Accepted 05 Mar 2024, Published online: 17 Mar 2024

Figures & data

Figure 1. Trichodysplasia spinulosa. (A) Widespread erythematous papules with hyperkeratinized spicules distributed on the nose and central face, with concurrent acne vulgaris. (B) Resolution of TS-associated rash following four weeks of topical 1% cidofovir therapy.

Figure 1. Trichodysplasia spinulosa. (A) Widespread erythematous papules with hyperkeratinized spicules distributed on the nose and central face, with concurrent acne vulgaris. (B) Resolution of TS-associated rash following four weeks of topical 1% cidofovir therapy.

Figure 2. PCR detection from a DNA sample obtained from a TS lesion.

Legend: M: molecular weight marker fx174 DNA/Hae III, TS: patient DNA sample is positive for TSPyV, producing expected 185bp PCR product, NC: negative control DNA, PC: positive control DNA (cloned recombinant TSPyV DNA), R: reagent control.

Figure 2. PCR detection from a DNA sample obtained from a TS lesion.Legend: M: molecular weight marker fx174 DNA/Hae III, TS: patient DNA sample is positive for TSPyV, producing expected 185bp PCR product, NC: negative control DNA, PC: positive control DNA (cloned recombinant TSPyV DNA), R: reagent control.

Data sharing statement

Data sharing is not applicable for this manuscript as no new data were created or generated by this study.