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Granuloma faciale successfully treated with topical tacrolimus
Author(s) -
Patterson Clare,
Coutts Ian
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
australasian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.67
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 1440-0960
pISSN - 0004-8380
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2009.00543.x
Subject(s) - medicine , tacrolimus , forehead , dermatology , granuloma , surgery , pathology , transplantation
Granuloma faciale (GF) is a benign chronic condition characterized by recurrent plaques and nodules most commonly found on the face. We report a man with a 6‐month history of plaques on his forehead and preauricular area consistent with GF that responded to twice‐daily application of topical tacrolimus ointment, and who remains in remission 1 year later. This case supports previous reports of the successful use of topical tacrolimus in treating GF.