Granuloma faciale successfully treated with topical tacrolimus: a case report.
Granuloma eosinophilicum faciale (GF) is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology. Although the condition is benign, its treatment is often unsatisfactory. We describe a case of a 60-year-old man with GF resistant to therapy with topical corticosteroids and liquid nitrogen. After 4 months of treatment with topical tacrolimus the lesions resolved, with remission lasting for 2 years.
Jedlicková
Hana
H
First Department of Dermatovenerology, Masaryk University, St. Anne University Hospital, Pekaøská 53, 656 91 Brno, Czech Republic. hana.jedlickova@fnusa.cz
Feit
Josef
J
Semrádová
Vera
V
D000287:Administration, Topical; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006099:Granuloma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016559:Tacrolimus / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016559:Tacrolimus