A Case of Papuloerythroderma of Ofuji Improved by Cyclosporine and Topical Tacrolimus.
- Author:
Seung Dong LEE
1
;
Eun Ah JHO
;
Hoon KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. johnkang@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cyclosporine;
Papuloerythroderma of Ofuji;
Tacrolimus
- MeSH:
Adrenal Cortex Hormones;
Aged;
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Cyclosporine;
Dermatitis, Exfoliative;
Histamine Antagonists;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Recurrence;
Skin;
Tacrolimus
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2009;47(8):934-936
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Papuloerythroderma of Ofuji isa rare and unique form of erythroderma and usually affects elderly Asian men. Various therapeutic approaches have been tried and both systemic corticosteroids and PUVA have been reported to be most effective. A 57-year-old man presented with itchy erythematous papules forming erythroderma that did not affect skin folds. His lesion did not respond to topical corticosteroids and antihistamines for 2 weeks. We used cyclosporine and topical tacrolimus. He completely recovered several days later and there has been no sign of recurrence for nearly 1 year.
