Acanthosis nigricans associated with primary hypogonadism: successful treatment with topical calcipotriol.
Acanthosis nigricans is a mucocutaneous dermatosis characterized by hyperpigmentation and a velvety papillomatous hyperkeratosis. It is frequently associated with systemic diseases including malignancy and endocrinal disorders. We report the beneficial effect of topical calcipotriol ointment 50 mcg/g twice a day in acanthosis nigricans associated with primary hypogonadism.
Gregoriou
Stamatis
S
Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, A Sygros Hospital, Athens, Greece.
Anyfandakis
Vasilis
V
Kontoleon
Panagiotis
P
Christofidou
Eleftheria
E
Rigopoulos
Dimitris
D
Kontochristopoulos
George
G
D000052:Acanthosis Nigricans / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000368:Aged; D002117:Calcitriol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D003879:Dermatologic Agents; C055085:calcipotriene; D002117:Calcitriol