[Treatment of chronic actinic dermatitis with mycophenolate mofetil].
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.
Weidgang
Katarzyna
K
Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Venerologie, Universität zu Köln.
Diesler
Sandra
S
Krieg
Thomas
T
Hunzelmann
Nicolas
N
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
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D009173:Mycophenolic Acid