Hypertrophic scar formation following carbon dioxide laser ablation of plantar warts in cyclosporin-treated patients.
We present four renal transplant patients who developed hypertrophic scars following carbon dioxide laser ablation of recalcitrant plantar warts. All of the patients were on long-term treatment with cyclosporin, which we believe to be responsible. We discuss several possible mechanisms by which cyclosporin may influence wound healing and scarring.
Ozluer
S M
SM
Dermatological Surgery and Laser Unit, St John's Institute of Dermatology, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.
Chuen
B Y
BY
Barlow
R J
RJ
Markey
A C
AC
D000328:Adult; D017439:Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / Q000209:etiology*; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014860:Warts / Q000601:surgery*
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016572:Cyclosporine