Plasma cell balanitis treated with tacrolimus 0.1%.
BACKGROUND
Plasma cell balanitis or balanitis of Zoon (BZ) is a frequent diagnosis in mature men and lesions are generally localized on the glans but may involve the prepuce; its aetiology remains unknown.


OBJECTIVE
To present our experience with tacrolimus 0.1% ointment in the treatment of two patients with BZ refractive to other topical treatments.


METHODS
Two uncircumcised mature caucasian males were seen, both presenting with BZ; topical tacrolimus 0.1% ointment twice daily was prescribed in each case.


RESULTS
Marked improvement of the lesions in both patients has been observed, with follow-up of 1 year and 10 months, respectively.


CONCLUSIONS
Topical tacrolimus 0.1% ointment is an effective and safe treatment for BZ.
Moreno-Arias
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Centro Médico Teknon, Despacho 27, Vilana 12, 08190 Barcelona, Spain. 935893067@telefonica.net
Camps-Fresneda
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Llaberia
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Palou-Almerich
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D000368:Aged; D001446:Balanitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D009824:Ointments; D010950:Plasma Cells / Q000473:pathology; D016559:Tacrolimus / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D009824:Ointments; D016559:Tacrolimus