China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2020, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (3): 178-178.doi: 10.12144/zgmfskin202003178

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Solar elastin disease: a case report

ZHANG Junxiu1, LUAN Hong2   

  1. 1 Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250000, China; 2 Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng 252000, China
  • Online:2020-03-15 Published:2020-03-30
  • Contact: ZHANG Junxiu, E-mail: 597750625@qq.com

Abstract: A 68-year-old male presented with yellow papules and patches on the cheek for two years. Histopathological features were in accordance with the diagnosis of solar elastin disease. The patient was treated with oral hydroxychloroquine, viaminate capsules, prednisone, and topical triamcinolone acetonide acetate and econazole nitrate cream. The lesions were softened and the number of yellow papules were decreased after treatment of 2 weeks.