Confluent and reticulate papillomatosis of gougerot-carteaud treated with azithromycin with excellent results

Lara M. Melhado, Department of Dermatology, Hospital de Base, São José do Rio Preto. Brazil Carlos E. de M. Sanches, Service of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, São José do Rio Preto. Brazil Julia C. Kalil-El Dib, Service of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, São José do Rio Preto. Brazil Bruna M. Batista, Department of Dermatology, Hospital de Base, São José do Rio Preto. Brazil Maurício C. Kalil-El Dib, Department of Dermatology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte. Brazil José V.G. Tédde, Service of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, São José do Rio Preto. Brazil

Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis (CRP) of Gougerot and Carteaud is a rare dermatological condition characterized by diffuse papillomatosis with a reticulated and confluent pattern. It is more commonly observed in individuals with darker skin and can cause significant aesthetic and psychological discomfort due to its persistent and expansive lesion patterns. This condition is often resistant to conventional treatments, making the search for alternative therapies an area of interest. We present a case of CRP treated with azithromycin, highlighting the efficacy and safety of this antibiotic in managing the condition.

Keywords: Gougerot. Carteaud. Papillomatosis. Reticulate. Treatment. Diagnosis.