A case of Darier''s disease successfully treated with topical tacrolimus |
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| Authors: | P Rubegni S Poggiali P Sbano M Risulo M Fimiani |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Clinical Medicine and Immunological Sciences, Section of Dermatology, University of Siena, Italy. rubegni@unisi.it |
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| Abstract: | Tacrolimus is a macrolide that inhibits T-cell activation. The most extensive experience with topical tacrolimus has been in treating atopic dermatitis but it has been used in various skin diseases, including Hailey-Hailey disease, with encouraging results. We report a case of extensive Darier's disease successfully treated with topical tacrolimus, after suspension of oral isotretrinoin due to major depression. |
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| Keywords: | Darier's disease depression oral retinoids topical tacrolimus |
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