Successful Treatment of Localized Pemphigus Foliaceus with Topical Pimecrolimus
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- 17 September 2013
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Hindawi Limited in Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine
- Vol. 2013, 1-3
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/489618
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.Keywords
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