Hyperpigmentation due to cyclosporin therapy.
A 51 year old diabetic man had a cadaveric renal transplant performed. Cyclosporin immunosuppressive therapy was commenced routinely. He developed hyperpigmentation of the skin during 3 months' therapy which became increasingly marked and resolved after cyclosporin therapy was discontinued.
Brady
A J
AJ
Department of Renal Medicine, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.
Wing
A J
AJ
D003524:Cyclosporins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*; D012880:Skin Pigmentation / Q000187:drug effects
D003524:Cyclosporins