Successful Treatment with Topical N‐Acetylcysteine in Urea in Five Children with Congenital Lamellar Ichthyosis

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Abstract:  We reported the efficacy of topical cutaneous N‐acetylcysteine in children with type I lamellar ichthyosis. The drug was applied on predetermined body surface areas two times a day for 6 weeks, followed by a daily maintenance application. During the first 2 weeks of treatment, a significant improvement occurred. After 4 months of maintenance application, a marked overall improvement occurred in all the treated areas. Only two patients showed mild adverse effects such as light burning, pruritus, and irritation. Even though a larger group of patients should be necessary to confirm the data, topical 10% N‐acetylcysteine emulsion prepared in urea 5% seems to be a valuable and safe therapeutic option for lamellar ichthyosis in children, with benefit not only for skin lesions but also for ectropion avoiding a surgical procedure.

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