Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology (Feb 2024)
Eruptive Cherry Angiomas After Nitrogen Mustard Treatment for Vitiligo
Abstract
Huiying Wang,1 Ruzhi Zhang2 1Department of Dermatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Changzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Ruzhi Zhang, Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, 241000, People’s Republic of China, Tel +8618761161826, Email [email protected]: A 43-year-old male was diagnosed with vitiligo and had been treated with topical nitrogen mustard at the age of 13. Following two years of treatment, eruptive cherry angiomas developed and presented as widely distributed red papules throughout his trunk and proximal limbs. Ceasing the use of nitrogen mustard slowed the emergence of lesions. This case highlights the potential adverse effects associated with nitrogen mustard treatment in individuals with susceptibility, as it may lead to the onset of eruptive cherry angiomas.Keywords: eruptive cherry angiomas, nitrogen mustard, vitiligo
