Publications by authors named "Nadia Octavia"
Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa: A Treated Case With Dietary Intervention and Acitretin.
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is a rare condition resulting from chronic lymphedema, mostly affecting lower limbs and causing significant skin disfigurement characterized by non-pitting edema and cobblestone-like nodules.
- A case study of a 52-year-old woman reveals her struggle with ENV, linked to obesity and other health issues, highlighting diagnostic techniques like biopsies and imaging that confirmed her condition.
- Treatment involved dietary changes, compression stockings, and the oral medication acitretin, which helped improve her skin lesions; however, effective management of ENV is complicated by its challenging prognosis and the necessity to address underlying causes like obesity.