Is amyloidosis lichen curable ?
Patient: HiI am male/30/170 pounds/Asian.. I have platular lichen amyloidosis in my Shins(congo red papules) in both legs.. Is this a curable ? I have been having this for many years.. to be frank i dont even remember...I am coming from a very host sunny place.Looks like this disease is seen more common in asians..More details.. have this hereditary wise as well.. so i dont understand the resons for getting it not see any decrease after taking many medicines.. IS this curable? I dont want to do cryosurgery as explain in internet as i see the skin goes white after the surgery.. please explain me if this issue has been resolved for any patients? Doctor: Hi XXXXThanks for your query at HCM!I am Dr. Sheetal Verma an Infectious Disease Specialist answering to your query!I went through your query and understand your concern.Amyloidosis is the term for diseases caused by the extracellular deposition of insoluble polymeric protein fibrils in tissues and organs. These diseases are a subset of a growing group of disorders attributed to misfolding of proteins. Deposits may respond to surgical intervention or radiation therapy; systemic treatment is generally not appropriate. Patients should be referred to a center familiar with management of these rare manifestations. Prolonged treatment is needed. Hope I have answered your question. If you would like some more information I will be happy to provide. You can also write a review for me. Wish you good healthTake care!  Wish you best of Health.Dr. Sheetal VermaInfectious Disease Specialist