Plasma cell balanitis treated with tacrolimus 0.1%
2005; Oxford University Press; Volume: 153; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1365-2133.2005.06945.x
ISSN1365-2133
AutoresGerardo A. Moreno‐Arias, A. Camps‐Fresneda, Carles Llaberia, Josep Palou-Almerich,
Tópico(s)Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
ResumoBritish Journal of DermatologyVolume 153, Issue 6 p. 1204-1206 Plasma cell balanitis treated with tacrolimus 0·1% G.A. Moreno-Arias, G.A. Moreno-Arias Centro Médico Teknon, Despacho 27, Vilana 12, 08190 Barcelona, Spain Espitau Val d'Aran, Vielha, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorA. Camps-Fresneda, A. Camps-Fresneda Centro Médico Teknon, Despacho 27, Vilana 12, 08190 Barcelona, Spain Espitau Val d'Aran, Vielha, Spain Hospital General de Catalunya, San Cugat del Vallès, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorC. Llaberia, C. Llaberia Laboratori d'Histopatologia i Citologia, Barcelona, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorJ. Palou-Almerich, J. Palou-Almerich Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, SpainSearch for more papers by this author G.A. Moreno-Arias, G.A. Moreno-Arias Centro Médico Teknon, Despacho 27, Vilana 12, 08190 Barcelona, Spain Espitau Val d'Aran, Vielha, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorA. Camps-Fresneda, A. Camps-Fresneda Centro Médico Teknon, Despacho 27, Vilana 12, 08190 Barcelona, Spain Espitau Val d'Aran, Vielha, Spain Hospital General de Catalunya, San Cugat del Vallès, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorC. Llaberia, C. Llaberia Laboratori d'Histopatologia i Citologia, Barcelona, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorJ. Palou-Almerich, J. Palou-Almerich Hospital Clínic, Barcelona, SpainSearch for more papers by this author First published: 18 November 2005 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2005.06945.xCitations: 20 Gerardo Moreno-Arias MD. E-mail: 935893067@telefonica.net Conflicts of interest: None declared. Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Summary Background Plasma cell balanitis or balanitis of Zoon (BZ) is a frequent diagnosis in mature men and lesions are generally localized on the glans but may involve the prepuce; its aetiology remains unknown. Objectives To present our experience with tacrolimus 0·1% ointment in the treatment of two patients with BZ refractive to other topical treatments. Patients and methods Two uncircumcised mature caucasian males were seen, both presenting with BZ; topical tacrolimus 0·1% ointment twice daily was prescribed in each case. Results Marked improvement of the lesions in both patients has been observed, with follow-up of 1 year and 10 months, respectively. Conclusions Topical tacrolimus 0·1% ointment is an effective and safe treatment for BZ. Citing Literature Volume153, Issue6December 2005Pages 1204-1206 RelatedInformation
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