Successful Treatment of Localized Pemphigus Foliaceus with Topical Pimecrolimus. (17th September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tyros, G.; Kalapothakou, K.; Christofidou, E.; Kanelleas, A.; Stavropoulos, P. G.
• Other Names: Berger T. Academic Editor.; Ramos-e-Silva M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in dermatological medicine. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-09-17
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5005
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/489618
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6463

Abstract

Abstract : We report the case of successful treatment of a 79-year-old male patient with recurrent pemphigus foliaceus with pimecrolimus cream 1% once daily for 40 days. The patient initially presented with localized lesions on the scalp and nose area and was treated with systemic corticosteroids. At his fourth relapse within a period of 16 months, he refused any systemic treatment. Pimecrolimus cream was suggested to him as an alternative option.