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Mycophenolate mofetil to treat mid‐dermal elastolysis
Author(s) -
Smithson Sarah L.,
Orchard David,
Scardamaglia Laura
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.13511
Subject(s) - mycophenolate , medicine , elastin , dermis , dermatology , pathology , surgery , transplantation
Mid‐dermal elastolysis is an acquired skin condition affecting the elastin fibers of the dermis, resulting in laxity of the skin. We report a case of mid‐dermal elastolysis for which novel treatment with mycophenolate mofetil was successful.