title: Case Report: Solitary mastocytoma treated successfully with topical tacrolimus.
abstract: Solitary mastocytoma, a rare dermatological entity accounts for 10-15% of cutaneous mastocytosis. We report a rare case of solitary mastocytoma presenting at birth, treated successfully with topical tacrolimus. Along with reassurance and strict avoidance of triggering factors, no recurrence was reported within the one year follow-up period.
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Department, LTM Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, 400022, India.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Sukesh
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Department, LTM Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, 400022, India.
authors.forename: Ameet
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dandale
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Department, LTM Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, 400022, India.
authors.forename: Rachita
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dhurat
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Department, LTM Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, 400022, India.
authors.forename: Ankur
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sarkate
authors.affiliation: Dermatology Department, LTM Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, 400022, India.
authors.forename: Smita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ghate