A case of ichthyosis linearis circumflexa successfully treated with topical tacrolimus

We report a case of ichthyosis linearis circumflexa (ILC) without the typical atopic manifestations and deformities of the hair shaft. The patient responded positively to treatment with topical tacrolimus, suggesting that abnormalities in the immunoregulatory mechanism may be involved in the pathoge...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2000-03, Vol.42 (3), p.520-522
Hauptverfasser:	Suga, Yasushi, Tsuboi, Ryoji, Hashimoto, Yukiko, Yoshiike, Takashi, Ogawa, Hideoki
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administration, Cutaneous Adult Back Biological and medical sciences Dermatology Humans Ichthyosis - drug therapy Ichthyosis - pathology Immunosuppressive Agents - administration & dosage Male Medical sciences Pharmacology. Drug treatments Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects Skin, nail, hair, dermoskeleton Tacrolimus - administration & dosage
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Zusammenfassung:	We report a case of ichthyosis linearis circumflexa (ILC) without the typical atopic manifestations and deformities of the hair shaft. The patient responded positively to treatment with topical tacrolimus, suggesting that abnormalities in the immunoregulatory mechanism may be involved in the pathogenesis of ILC. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2000;42:520-2.)
ISSN:	0190-9622 1097-6787
DOI:	10.1016/S0190-9622(00)90234-2