title: Follicular mycosis fungoides: successful treatment with oral bexarotene.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: Galina
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Shistik
authors.forename: Leigh Ann
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Scalf
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fenske
authors.forename: L Frank
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Glass
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D016588:Anticarcinogenic Agents; D013764:Tetrahydronaphthalenes; D000077610:Bexarotene