Multiple and clustered eruptive epidermoid cysts following treatment with topical imiquimod.
A 61-year-old woman developed multiple and clustered eruptive epidermoid cysts at the site of treatment of a basal cell carcinoma located on her nose with imiquimod 5% cream (5 times/week for 6 weeks). Clearing was achieved after topical treatment with tretinoin 0.025% cream (1 application/day for 1 month).
Nasca
Maria Rita
MR
Dermatology Clinic, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
De Pasquale
Rocco
R
Micali
Giuseppe
G
D000634:Aminoquinolines / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001706:Biopsy; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D000077271:Imiquimod; D008875:Middle Aged; D009666:Nose
D000634:Aminoquinolines; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D000077271:Imiquimod