title: [Treatment of chronic actinic dermatitis with mycophenolate mofetil].
abstract: A 63-year-old man presented in the summer of 1999 with eczematous skin lesions predominantly in sun-exposed areas. Based on the history, clinical picture and results of the diagnostic procedures, he was diagnosed with chronic actinic dermatitis. Therapy with sunscreens, topical and oral corticosteroids and systemic PUVA was unsuccessful. Initiation of immunosuppression with mycophenolate mofetil (500 mg b.i.d.) led to complete resolution of the skin lesions within several weeks.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universität zu Köln.
authors.forename: Katarzyna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Weidgang
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Diesler
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Krieg
authors.forename: Nicolas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hunzelmann
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009173:Mycophenolic Acid / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010328:Patch Tests; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D009173:Mycophenolic Acid