Stanozolol causes rapid pain relief and healing of cutaneous ulcers caused by cryofibrinogenemia Article

Kirsner, RS, Eaglstein, WH, Katz, MH et al. (1993). Stanozolol causes rapid pain relief and healing of cutaneous ulcers caused by cryofibrinogenemia . JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 28(1), 71-74. 10.1016/0190-9622(93)70012-I

cited authors

  • Kirsner, RS; Eaglstein, WH; Katz, MH; Kerdel, FA; Falanga, V

authors

abstract

  • Background: Cutaneous manifestations of cryofibrinogenemia include purpura, ecchymosis, and ulcerations. The histology of these lesions is characterized by intravascular thrombi. Objective: Our purpose was to test the efficacy of stanozolol, a drug capable of fibrinolytic enhancement, in treating cutaneous ulcers caused by cryofibrinogenemia. Methods: Eight patients with cutaneous ulcerations from cryofibrinogenemia were treated with stanozolol. Plasma cryofibrinogen was measured before and during treatment with stanozolol. Histologic evaluation was also performed before treatment and in selected patients during treatment. Results: After treatment, seven of the eight patients had healing of their ulcers, prompt reduction in their pain, and improvement in livedo reticularis and purpura. Four of the eight patients had no detectable plasma cryofibrinogen after treatment. In addition, dermal intravascular thrombi resolved. Stanozolol was well tolerated and had minimal side effects. Conclusion: We conclude that stanozolol is a safe and effective treatment of the cutaneous manifestations of cryofibrinogenemia. © 1993, American Academy of Dermatology, Inc.. All rights reserved.

publication date

  • January 1, 1993

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start page

  • 71

end page

  • 74

volume

  • 28

issue

  • 1