title: Update on the use of ciclosporin in immune-mediated dermatoses.
abstract: Immune-mediated dermatoses, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, affect a significant proportion of the population. Although most cases are not life threatening, these diseases can have a profound effect on the sufferer's quality of life and that of their family. Systemic therapy, such as ciclosporin, is often indicated for severe or recalcitrant disease. The efficacy of ciclosporin in the treatment of psoriasis and atopic dermatitis has been established and clinical data also demonstrate its efficacy in treating less common but equally challenging conditions such as pyoderma gangrenosum, lichen planus, autoimmune bullous disease, recalcitrant chronic idiopathic urticaria and chronic dermatitis of the hands and feet. The risk of potential adverse events associated with ciclosporin is greatly reduced if current treatment and monitoring guidelines are followed.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Centre, University of Manchester, Hope Hospital, Manchester, UK. christopher.griffiths@manchester.ac.uk
authors.forename: C E M
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Griffiths
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Katsambas
authors.forename: B A C
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Dijkmans
authors.forename: A Y
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Finlay
authors.forename: V C
authors.initials: VC
authors.lastname: Ho
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Johnston
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Luger
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Mrowietz
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Thestrup-Pedersen
mesh_terms: D015535:Arthritis, Psoriatic / Q000188:drug therapy; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011788:Quality of Life; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology; D017444:Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016572:Cyclosporine