Focal epithelial hyperplasia treated with interferon alpha-2a

Authors
Kose, O Akar, A Safali, M Tastan, HB Kurumlu, Z Gur, AR
Citation
O. Kose et al., Focal epithelial hyperplasia treated with interferon alpha-2a, J DERM TR, 12(2), 2001, pp. 111-113
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGICAL TREATMENT
ISSN journal
09546634 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
111 - 113
Database
ISI
SICI code
0954-6634(200106)12:2<111:FEHTWI>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Focal epithelial hyperplasia (FEH) is an uncommon benign oral c ondition that occurs mainly in young individuals of certain racial groups. METHODS: A 21-year-old Caucasian man presented with FEH of the oral mucosa. The patient was treated with interferon alpha-2a three times a week for 14 weeks intramuscularly (a total of 162 million units). RESULTS: At 2 months after the end of therapy, the papular lesions showed p artial regression. CONCLUSION: This treatment modality should be used in cases with diffuse fo cal epithelial hyperplasia.