Granuloma faciale successfully treated with topical tacrolimus.
Granuloma faciale (GF) is a benign chronic condition characterized by recurrent plaques and nodules most commonly found on the face. We report a man with a 6-month history of plaques on his forehead and preauricular area consistent with GF that responded to twice-daily application of topical tacrolimus ointment, and who remains in remission 1 year later. This case supports previous reports of the successful use of topical tacrolimus in treating GF.
Patterson
Clare
C
Amersham Hospital, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, UK. pattersonclare@hotmail.com
Coutts
Ian
I
D000287:Administration, Topical; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006099:Granuloma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016559:Tacrolimus / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016559:Tacrolimus