title: Topical carmustine (BCNU) for patch/plaque mycosis fungoides.
abstract: This article summarizes experience with topical carmustine (BCNU) solution in 172 patients with patch/plaque stage mycosis fungoides. At 36 months 92% of stage-T1 (less than 10% skin involvement) and 64% of stage-T2 (10% or more skin involvement) patients were either in complete or partial remission. The most frequent side effect was an erythematous reaction which was followed by a benign-type telangiectasia in some patients. No secondary skin cancers were seen. Bone marrow depression was uncommon. Topical BCNU is an effective treatment for patch/plaque stage mycosis fungoides.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco.
authors.forename: H S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Zackheim
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002330:Carmustine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009182:Mycosis Fungoides / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012074:Remission Induction; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016019:Survival Analysis
chemical_list: D002330:Carmustine