title: Mitomycin C in the treatment of keloids: a case and review.
abstract: Mitomycin C (MMC) is an antineoplastic antibiotic that has been used off-label in the treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids. Herein we report our successful use of this agent in a patient with sternal keloids refractory to other means of therapy. We further review the literature regarding the use of MMC in the treatment of keloids.
authors.affiliation: Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Northern California, Sacramento, CA, USA. becky.kleinerman@gmail.com
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kleinerman
authors.forename: Suzanne L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Kilmer
authors.forename: Vera A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Chotzen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000477:Alkylating Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007627:Keloid / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D016685:Mitomycin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D056687:Off-Label Use
chemical_list: D000477:Alkylating Agents; D016685:Mitomycin