Follicular mycosis fungoides: successful treatment with oral bexarotene.
Follicular mycosis fungoides, a subtype of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, is often difficult to treat. We present a case of a female with follicular mycosis fungoides who showed an excellent response to low-dose (150 mg/m2) oral bexarotene (Targretin). To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of follicular mycosis fungoides demonstrating a response to bexarotene.
Shistik
Galina
G
Division of Dermatology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
Scalf
Leigh Ann
LA
Fenske
Neil
N
Glass
L Frank
LF
D000284:Administration, Oral; D016588:Anticarcinogenic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000077610:Bexarotene; D005260:Female; D018859:Hair Follicle / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009182:Mycosis Fungoides / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D013764:Tetrahydronaphthalenes / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D016588:Anticarcinogenic Agents; D013764:Tetrahydronaphthalenes; D000077610:Bexarotene