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Plasma cell balanitis treated with tacrolimus 0·1%
Author(s) -
MorenoArias G.A.,
CampsFresneda A.,
Llaberia C.,
PalouAlmerich J.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2005.06945.x
Subject(s) - balanitis , tacrolimus , medicine , glans , dermatology , calcineurin , plasma cell , etiology , glans penis , surgery , urology , pathology , penis , transplantation , bone marrow
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.
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